At least I think it’s a cormorant. It’s got the beak of one. Cormorants are usually all black, though, so maybe it’s a juvenile. Can anyone clarify?
The Husband and I found this guy on the beach at the Outer Banks in October 2007. He was just sitting there like he owned the beach. All I know is that I wouldn’t want to be pecked by that beak.
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This is a Gannet and since they do not come ashore it is probably in some state of distress.
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Thanks for the info! I was wondering if it was hurt or something, but I did not know how to contact in NC. The best thing to do otherwise to leave it alone, I guess. Here is some more information about Northern Gannets.: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_gannet
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