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A cormorant clumsily taking flight.   They were funny to watch as it looked like they just weren't going to be able to get airborne.   Since their feathers are not waterproof, if they haven't been on land and had a chance to dry them, the extra weight makes it hard for them to get to the air.

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 080420-ComorantClumsilyTakingFlight-08506.jpg - A cormorant clumsily taking flight.    They were funny to watch as it looked like they just weren't going to be able to get airborne.   Since their feathers are not waterproof, if they haven't been on land and had a chance to dry them, the extra weight makes it hard for them to get to the air. 
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