Three cormorants by the salmon steps
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Three cormorants by the salmon steps
Image: © John S Turner Taken: 30 Sep 2017
Cormorants can often be seen around Chester's Old Dee Bridge, weir and salmon steps, and there were at least ten birds together on this occasion. The location seems to suit their fishing technique, and they can be seen here drying off in the sunshine after taking a dip.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.186071
Longitude
-2.887682