September is here and most cormorants have left Saint John. They come here in the Spring, by the hundreds — maybe thousands — fish in the Reversing Falls all Summer, then they go down and winter in Georgia, Florida. The majority left a couple of weeks ago already, but a few are still left and they seem to hang out with ducks.
This one was getting some R&R in Marsh Creek and another one was sitting at the edge of the duck pond in Rockwood Park. People were taking photos of him — me included — and he didn’t care that we were getting closer and closer. He was almost posing.
It’s a fun bird to watch, especially when they’re fishing. 
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The other day our barn swallows were swarming all over our yard. And flying under our carport. Very cool. I think they were or are getting ready to leave and go south. Might be a bit early for them to go but with our screwy weather, who knows. They busy that one day and now quiet. I miss them.
Good photos. We do not have those birds here that I know of.
Thank you, Julie-Ann … I do think they left earlier than usual, they have some built-in system, I guess..
Yes, summer is almost gone.
Nice close up on the comorant.
Thank you … he didn’t seem to be bothered at all! 🙂
Hi,
It will be a shame when they all leave for the different season. I love watching wildlife go about their way. I love the second photo, a great close up, you can even see the curve in the beak, well done.
Mags,
Yes, and it’s great to see them back again in the Spring. I got unusually close to this guy..
This is the first time I’ve heard this name before – cormorant. The bird is beautiful and a reminder that seasons are changing… whether we’re ready or not!
Marge,
Cormorants really like to fish, and the hang around close to the sea… they are beautiful!
I do hope that he will know which way to go.
Lovely pictures and like you he will soon be flying home
yeah, isn’t that a lovely thought Patrecia … we know our way home..
I am unfamiliar with Comorants, but the photo shows it off very well. September is a difficult month in some ways. It signifies the end of summer (and I love summer) and the onset of autumn (beautiful transition, but I’m not so crazy about the cold weather it portends). Ahhh, but then I’m reminded that every season has its blessings and beauty. Thanks for a lovely post.
Cecelia,
yes… I’m so thankful that we have four seaons and I love them all… [some more than others LOL]
I remember seeing one in Holland – it felt like a touch of home. Feels like Fall has arrived here. I love Fall but, unfortunately, it is followed by winter. Winter and I have yet to arrive at agreeable terms. heh heh.
the light is different here, Joss but it’s still very warm … some high pressure hanging around as a heat pump..
The bottom one seems to be saying: Did you get that photo?
teehee! 🙂 yeah…
If a bird was ever a natural model —
Ol’ Blue Eyes! I wonder if he can sing too—
(But I don’t think cormorants do. They have better things to do with their throats.)
they do make little sounds, but not much. Amazing to see how those throats can expand when they get a bigger fish…