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Old 30-08-2006, 06:00 PM
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Re: Two birds for WAB

Stunning photos again. This time of Cormorant and Great Crested Grebe (juvenile I think).

The forehead of a Cormorant is sloping whereas the Shag is is a steep slope. The rear of the Cormorants head peaks then drops away whereas the Shag is more rounded. The neck on the Cormorant is far thicker than the Shag and the Shags beak is much thinner.

Hope that helps.

John
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