Double-crested Cormorant
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Photo Credit: Donna Dewhurst
The Double-crested Cormorant is widespread throughout North America and can be found in large populations both on the coast and inland. They are a voracious feeder whose growing populations have been blamed in recent years for the decline in sport fish and for substantially impacting fish farming operations.