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CORMORANTS SIT ON buoys and take in Robinhood Cove in Georgetown. Cormorants are a coastal bird rather than sea-going. They often sit with their wings open, which people think is related to drying the wings. However, it is actually to get the preen glands to secrete an oil, which helps waterproof their feathers.
CORMORANTS SIT ON buoys and take in Robinhood Cove in Georgetown. Cormorants are a coastal bird rather than sea-going. They often sit with their wings open, which people think is related to drying the wings. However, it is actually to get the preen glands to secrete an oil, which helps waterproof their feathers.
LINN CAROLEO / THE TIMES RECORD
LINN CAROLEO / THE TIMES RECORD

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