Birds of Ireland: Cormorant
A cormorant splashing about near Crosshaven, County Cork. Picture: Denis Minihane.
A cormorant is around 80-95 centimetres long with a wingspan of 125-`145 centimetres. They are a common breeding species found here all year around at sea, on coasts, estuaries and on wetlands.
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