Date: 6/24/25 5:47 pm From: Kaaren Perry via groups.io <surfbird1...> Subject: [slocobirding] Neotropic Cormorant continues 6/23
I know that we have now heard a lot about this rare cormorant species. For those who do not report to ebird I just wanted to share my "visit" with the NECO yesterday. Since the report on June 9 I do pass by there at least once a day to hopefully learn more about this county rarity. Sharing my ebird report with a few photos here:https://ebird.org/checklist/S253835302. I do have many more photos if you're interested but how many more can I feel comfortable putting up on flickr??? 😱
Taken from ebird report:
The NECO continued to be seen at the mouth of Morro Creek.
June 23 - 3:45. Just a very few minutes after my arrival to the creek side parking lot near the gate of the boat yard I observed it swimming and diving heading up stream to quickly disappear from sight. 3:51pm.
It reappeared shortly after making a u-turn when the creek flow was reduced by flora on the water surface. It climbed out of the water to roost on the float log 3:53 pm
It remained on the log for 28 minutes, actively preening, spreading wings wide to dry. After 28 minutes I observed the bird defecate and almost immediately sliding into the creek It was last seen heading down stream. 4:20 pm
I was able to observe the bird easily and take several photos while watching from my open car window.
