Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.
As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”
Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus): in case you were wondering what the double-crests are. 
Breeding plumage.
As fine an example as any of how optical enhancement can reveal the astonishing beauty of birds. Those eyes!
For anyone sliding into complacency, a perusal of Trump’s latest incoherence transcript will do the trick.
WOW! That is a stunning bird! Thanks, as always, for sharing!
I saw a woman on the subway just now who was trying unsuccessfully to be as fashionable as this bird! Really amazing photos thank you!.
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