For most of the year the name of the Double-crested Cormorant is a total mystery…it has no crests. Only during breeding season do you see why they named it. And even then, Double-eyebrowed Cormorant would be much more accurate. Still those plumes are impressive, especially on a black bird, and especially over that bright green “cat’s eye marble” eye…making another handsome Cormorant. 🙂 On the sea cliffs at La Jolla Cove in Southern California.
Sony Rx10iii at 600mm equivalent field of view. Program mode. 1/250th @ ISO 160 @ f4. Processed in Polarr on my iPad Pro.