Date: 11/7/24 4:58 am From: Mary Ann King <office...> Subject: Re: cormorants in Crawford County
There have been lots of Cormorants at Lake Dardanelle.
MaryAnn
In the north woods northwest of Russellville.
From: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> On Behalf Of Carol Joan Patterson
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 5:39 PM
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Subject: cormorants in Crawford County
On the first of November, at the Alma Wastewater Treatment Plant on Orrick Road, Donald and I saw a huge number of Cormorants. Some were in the water, but a large mass were crowded together on the shore. They reminded me of nesting guillemots crowded together on a rocky ledge. We hated to disturb them, but did not want to turn around on that narrow berm. We passed them slowly, but little by little they moved into the water and floated away. Some took to the air. It was amazing, watching them all. I have seen large groups of cormorants, but this took first prize.
Later, on Sharp Chapel, we saw what apparently were the same birds, flying overhead. They passed in several large groups.
Still later, at Frog Bayou, we saw what no doubt were some of the same birds. They sat together on about every available piece of wood protruding from the water. Some were in bordering trees. In the distance we spotted even more, bunched, on the shore. They reminded me of Hitchcock's "The Birds", without the threat, but with a great presence.
