A juvenile Cormorant dries out in the sunshine. Diving in the cool North Sea means it is just as important to warm up as it is to dry themselves

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A juvenile Cormorant dries out in the sunshine. Diving in the cool North Sea means it is just as important to warm up as it is to dry their well oiled and preened plumage.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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