Double crested cormorant eating catfish, Haw River, Jordan Lake Dam Tailrace, NC. The cormorants head and part of its neck are above water, the body is mostly submerged. The cormorant has the catfish, which is thrashing vainly, firm gripped in its beak, head first, preparing to lift its head up and gulp the fish down. The late afternoon sun and sky are reflect on the water. Water droplets are flying around the bird's head from the struggle.

Chow Time!

With the catfish positioned correctly, it's time to swallow it. Double crested cormorant eating catfish, Haw River, Jordan Lake Dam Tailrace, NC.

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A double crested cormorant tosses a catfish as it works towards swallowing its piscine prey. The bird is partially submerged in the water, with its long neck and head out of the river. The image is in mid toss: the fish is airborne and the cormorant's beak is just about to slam shut on in it again. Taken at the Haw River, Jordan Lake Dam Tailrace, Moncure, NC

Working the Ol' Toss and Catch

A double crested cormorant tosses a catfish as it works towards swallowing its piscine prey. Haw River, Jordan Lake Dam Tailrace, NC

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