Great Cormorant still at Bird

Great Cormorant (Adrian Skerrett)

A Great Cormorant has been present on Bird since at least December 2017, only the second record for Seychelles. It appears to be in fine condition after moulting from juvenile to adult plumage (see previous post in June 2018). It seems to be finding plenty to eat, but presumably will depart in due course, perhaps when the urge to breed kicks in.

This is only the second record for Seychelles. The first was a juvenile at Cousin on 13 January 1993, present for one day only, recorded by SBRC member John Phillips.