Cormorant Collection (#4)

DDE-90027904
Double-crested cormorants, Phalacrocorax auritus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

DDE-90027894
Double-crested cormorant, Phalacrocorax auritus, drying wings, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

DDE-90026737
New Zealand, South Island: Cormorants in Marlborough Sounds near Picton Date: 21/05/2008

DDE-90026738
New Zealand, South Island: Cormorants in Marlborough Sounds near Picton Date: 21/05/2008

DDE-90026663
New Zealand, South Island, Karamea. Pied Shag (Phalacrocorax varius). Date: 14/05/2005

DDE-90026661
New Zealand, South Island, Karamea. Pied Shag (Phalacrocorax varius). Date: 14/05/2005

DDE-90026662
New Zealand, South Island, Karamea. Pied Shag (Phalacrocorax varius). Date: 14/05/2005

DDE-90026660
New Zealand, South Island, Karamea. Pied Shag (Phalacrocorax varius). Date: 14/05/2005

DDE-90026659
New Zealand, South Island, Karamea. Pied Shag (Phalacrocorax varius). Date: 14/05/2005

DDE-90026658
New Zealand, South Island, Karamea. Pied Shag (Phalacrocorax varius). Date: 14/05/2005

DDE-90026436
Pied Shag (Phalacrocorax varius), Te Kopahou Reserve, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand Date: 22/06/2006

DDE-90025720
Pelicans sitting on tree, Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90024121
Traditional Chinese fisherman with cormorants on Li River at sunrise, near Guilin, China Date: 11/11/2005

DDE-90024120
Traditional Chinese fisherman with cormorants on Li River at sunrise, near Guilin, China Date: 11/11/2005

DDE-90024119
Traditional fisherman with cormorants and karst formations along Li River at sunset, near Guilin, China Date: 11/11/2005

DDE-90023966
Antarctica, Petermann Island, Blue-eyed Shags on nest (Phalacrocorax atriceps). Date: 04/02/2010

DDE-90023964
Antarctica, Petermann Island, Blue-eyed Shags on nest (Phalacrocorax atriceps). Date: 04/02/2010

DDE-90023965
Antarctica, Petermann Island, Blue-eyed Shags on nest (Phalacrocorax atriceps). Date: 04/02/2010

DDE-90023773
Antarctica, Petermann Island. Blue-eyed shag or cormorant Petermann Island Antarctica. Date: 09/02/2006

DDE-90023524
South Georgia Island. Northern coastal at Godthul. Pair of Antarctic shag aka commorant or blue-eyed shag (wild: Phalacrocorax bransfieldensis) in flight. Date: 28/06/2006

DDE-90023490
South Georgia Island, Godthul. Blue-eyed shag aka Antarctic shag (Phalacrocorax bransfieldensis). Date: 28/06/2006

Cormorant
Guy Wilson

Cormorant (of the first year), c. 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)
986248 Cormorant (of the first year), c.1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Shield, George (1804-80) (after); 75x59.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cormorant (of the first year)

Pendant in the form of a bird, c. 1300-1050 BC (jade, nephrite)
5951995 Pendant in the form of a bird, c.1300-1050 BC (jade, nephrite) by Chinese School, Anyang period (c.1300-c.1050 BCE); 2.9x4.8x0.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

La Fontaines Fables - Cormorant and the Fishes
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Cormorant and the Fishes

USA, Tennessee. White pelicans and cormorants creating patterns

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cormoran; Cormorant; Kormoran (engraving)
7195526 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cormoran; Cormorant; Kormoran (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cormoran; Cormorant; Kormoran)

180520w0097
European Corrmorant - three in flight, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

P2A1999
Cormorant - 3 birds in flight, Island of Texel, Holland Date: 11-Feb-19

P2A1853
Cormorant - in flight, Island of Texel, Holland Date: 11-Feb-19

P2A1823
Cormorant - 5 birds in flight, Island of Texel, Holland Date: 11-Feb-19

P2A0135
Cormorant - in flight, Island of Texel, Holland Date: 11-Feb-19

Great Cormorant - in flight with fish Phalacrocorax carbo Rajasthan, India BI032181 Date: 03-Feb-20

European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) ~ nesting on cliffs ~ Farne Islands, United Kingdom
European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) - nesting on cliffs - Farne Islands, United Kingdom. Date: 12-Jul-16

Galapagos flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) drying stunted wings after fishing, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, South America

Cormorants and seagulls on rock pile, Kolyuchin Island, once an important Russian Polar Research Station, Bering Sea, Russian Far East

Adult Shags (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) with young, gathered on rocks, Treshnish Isles, Southern Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Covered Vessel with the Principal Bird and Peccary Heads, A. D. 200 / 300. Creator: Unknown
Covered Vessel with the Principal Bird and Peccary Heads, A.D. 200/300. Early Classic Maya, Peten region, Guatemala

Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) swimming on pond, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, August

Young and adult Shags (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) gathered on rocks in the sea. Treshnish Isles, Southern Hebrides, Scotland, UK. Sea of Hebrides, North East Atlantic Ocean

Cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo) in early morning mist, Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen nature reserve, Netherlands, November

The dryer
Juan I. Cuadrado

Pillar rock, a small rock formation next to Morro Rock (seen at left) in Morro Bay, California, with cormorants and big wave, sunset

Chinese man cormorant fishing on the banks of a lake, 18th century
6337399 Chinese man cormorant fishing on the banks of a lake, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Chinese man cormorant fishing on the banks of a lake, 18th century)

F. 47 Crested shag. New Zealand, 1772-75 (w / c)
5670826 F.47 Crested shag. New Zealand, 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets (engraving)
1619263 The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

HMS Frigate "Furious"and the Convoy of Gun-Boats for China, in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1587469 HMS Frigate " Furious" and the Convoy of Gun-Boats for China, in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by Weedon

Cormorant
LLM339586 Cormorant by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cormorant. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

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The cormorant, a majestic bird known for its fishing prowess, has captivated people around the world. In traditional Chinese culture they can an integral part of the Li River landscape near Xingping and Guilin. At sunrise, as the golden rays illuminate the horizon, fishermen with their loyal cormorant companions embark on a mesmerizing journey along the river. On the West Coast of North America, a double-crested cormorant spreads its wings wide open in a breathtaking display. These birds can be found along coasts, inland lakes, and rivers across this vast continent. Their presence adds to the natural beauty that surrounds them. In Kenya's Lake Baringo resides another remarkable species - the long-tailed cormorant. As juveniles explore their surroundings with curiosity and gracefulness, they contribute to the rich biodiversity of this African lake. Even in heraldry and artistry, we find traces of these magnificent creatures. The coat of arms of Liverpool proudly displays a depiction of a cormorant from 1907 engraving - symbolizing strength and resilience. Underwater worlds come alive when Brandts cormorants burst through schools of Pacific fish with unmatched agility. This incredible sight reminds us of nature's delicate balance and interconnectivity. Kangaroo Island in Australia is home to little pied cormorants that gracefully navigate its shores. Against stunning landscapes filled with rugged cliffs and pristine beaches, these birds add elegance to an already picturesque scene. From illustrations showcasing spread wings to photographs capturing moments frozen in time like Picture No. 11992201 - each portrayal highlights different aspects of these captivating creatures' lives. China continues to embrace its deep connection with cormorants as local fishermen skillfully utilize them for fishing purposes along Guangxi Zhuangzu Province's Li River. This ancient tradition serves as a reminder that humans have long relied on nature's partnership for survival.