Saturday, June 13, 2009

Nests Galore/ Camera Critters

Cormorants, Hamilton, Ontario

Have you ever seen so many nests in one tree? These birds are cormorants, nesting in early May on the shore of Lake Ontario in Hamilton.

The air looks smoggy because the plants in the distance are coal-fired ones. US Steel Canada is based here.

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22 comments:

Small City Scenes said...

Oh EG, that is a really super shot. I think Cormorants are an interesting bird. We have lots out here but I have never seen their nests. They seem to be a social bird--always together gossiping about something.

About my eagle shots---I watched the Eagle fly in with Crows chasing it and just watched (camera in hand) and when it landed I thought--Take a picture dummy--So I did. I wish I got it in flight. MB

PERBS said...

Oh my goodness! There's no room for leaves on that tree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is the chicken said...

I love this one. I've only seen cormorants perching on ferry pilings on the West Coast and I think they look like ancient, wise creatures from a distant time...especially all together like this!

B SQUARED said...

I always get Cormorants and Anhingas mixed up. Here, we have Anhingas and for years, I referred to them as Cormorants.

judi/Gmj said...

urban blight,Audubon style.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

You take just great photos, EG... It's a wonder that that tree can hold up all of those nests and birds!!! ha
Hugs,
Betsy

Lowell said...

Terrific photo of a mess! I didn't know these birds lived up north, too, which means that's another thing I've learned from your blog...

We have tons of them in Florida. But I've never seen one of their nests...

Have a great weekend!

Marie Reed said...

My goodness! This is a maternity ward! This is great!

Carletta said...

One big happy extended family!
Camera Critters here: Carletta’s Captures.

Sandy Kessler said...

no I haven't.. extended family ?????

Anonymous said...

I've never heard of them, but that's A LOT OF NESTS, indeed! WoW!

Rose said...

Would that be high rise apts. for cormorants? And no, I have never seen so many nests in one tree...of anything ever!

Adrienne Zwart said...

Yes, the cormorants nesting in groups like that is something to behold. Great capture!

Samantha ~ Holly and Zac ~ said...

Wow.. they are close together. I bet they are fascinating to watch.

Bruce said...

That is an amazing photo and no I have never seen so many nests in one tree!

Luna ( from Brazil ) said...

Hello dear EG
I'm completely amazed with these nests!Cool post!
Purrs and love
Luna

April said...

That's a lot of cormorants in one tree!! Fantastic picture!

Kerri Farley said...

Amazing shot!!

DeniseinVA said...

Oh wow, that's an amazing photo. Great capture!

Roan said...

Bird apartment complex. Great find!

George said...

Talk about over-crowded neighborhoods! But you got a wonderful picture.

Unknown said...

WOW ...awesome shot !!

I'm surprised that the tree is still standing ! :-)

I've never seen so many nests in one tree..

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