a cormorant (phalacrocorax carbo) drying its wings at lakeford lakes, suffolk

wildlife wilderness wetland waterfowl waterbird water shore sea river reflection pond nature marsh lake ducks duck coast bird animal phalacrocorax carbo cormorant wings drying feathers water perch rock coast seabird black shimmer ocean breeze shoreline posture spread nature wildlife aquatic beak dive fishing sunlight reflection habitat estuary graceful balance plumage serene environment tidal marsh silhouette alertness solitude elegance adaptation flight cliff horizon ripple texture poise instinct freedom stillness resilience