Double-crested Cormorant

These birds are about 33 inches tall.  They are a large all black water bird, with a long snake like nect.  Long yellow orange bill with hooked tip.  The females look just like the male.

The male and female build the nest together and only have one brood a year.

They catch fish by swimming with wings held at its side.  To dry off they strike an erect pose with wings outstretched facing the sun.   They migrate to southern states, Mexico and Central America.