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Why Double-crested Cormorants Catch and Release Fish

January 5, 2026January 4, 2024 by Steve Creek
Double-crested cormorant catching and releasing a large fish

Why cormorants catch and release fish observed in the wild, with possible explanations based on behavior, prey size, and feeding efficiency.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Charleston Tags animal mysteries, bald eagles, Bird behavior, catch and release, cormorant, diving birds, Fish, nature observations, winter adaptations 1 Comment

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