This time of year the cormorants in La Jolla Cove are in full breeding plumage. This is a Brant’s Cormorant. Note the white mutton chops, the white filaments down the back, and the bright blue throat. And, of course, the blue crystal eye. One handsome bird!  Sony Rx10iii at 600mm equivalent field of view. Program … Continue reading Brant’s Cormorant