Cormorant, Manchester Ship Canal
Introduction
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Cormorant, Manchester Ship Canal
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 30 Aug 2021
Behaving more like a diving duck, this bird spent most of its time diving under the water before emerging a few metres away making it difficult to predict where and when it would next appear. Cormorants are found around the UK coastline on rocky shores, coastal lagoons and estuaries; they are increasingly being seen inland at reservoirs, lakes and gravel pits. This one is on the Manchester Ship Canal at Trafford Wharf/Salford Quays.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.468478
Longitude
-2.293106