Did he forget to leave??

What to my wondering eyes should appear but a young Double-crested Cormorant at the marsh this morning. He was busily diving for food as if it wasn't unusual for him to still be in Nova Scotia in early December (although not unheard of, apparently).

Hey mom, are we related to those guys??

Except for the Ring-necked Ducks, the cormorants were the only birds that didn't seem to be fazed by today's rough weather. I saw some feeding, and groups of them perched in their usual spots, including these four. The smaller, lighter-colored one second from left is definitely a juvenile bird, possibly one of this year's. The body language of their different postures is another thing that attracts me to these birds. They always bring a smile to my face.