photographing New Zealand: friendly fowl

2/20/13

friendly fowl

We call this bird a shag, it's called a cormorant in other parts of the world. They are not usually friendly, but this one was not going to leave his spot on the railing. He even let people pet him before he eventually flew away.

Water World Wednesday

5 comments:

Kim, USA said...: This made me smile looks like he is ready to pose for you. ^_^

Visiting from Water World Wednesday
Kim,USA; Feb 20, 2013, 1:55:00 PM
Unknown said...: why, this fellow needed a friend.:p he looks so self-possessed.; Feb 20, 2013, 4:13:00 PM
Gail Dixon said...: A cormorant let people pet him? Amazing. Your shot is superb!; Feb 20, 2013, 4:48:00 PM
Lina Gustina said...: Wonderful pose. The bird allowed people to touch him? Wow.

http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2013/02/falling-rain-drops.html; Feb 20, 2013, 6:09:00 PM
Hazel said...: He let people pet him? How cool is that!; Feb 20, 2013, 6:09:00 PM