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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