Double Crested Cormorant Birds depending on water availability and

depending on water availability and food sources

Keen eyesight for spotting prey even in low light or murky water

and small amphibians

especially around wetlands

They frequent agricultural evaporation ponds

Double Crested Cormorant Birds depending on water availability andA large, dark waterbird commonly found in the Coachella Valley near lakes, reservoirs, and slow moving rivers. These birds are adept divers, using their powerful webbed feet to propel themselves underwater in search of fish. Identification: Size: About 28 35 inches long with a wingspan of 45 48 inches. Coloration: Mostly black with a slight greenish or bronze sheen. Bill: Long, hooked, and yellow orange at the base. Eyes: Vivid blue. Distinctive