What kind of Wild Waterfowl is this?

[1lpoock]

Usually I can identify the wild breeds pretty quickly, but this has me puzzled. I live in Northern Ohio and I have never seen this bird before. It was on a pond near our house and luckily I had my camera, but I couldn't get to close, so the pics are a little blurry...any ideas?

 

[lovesduckies]

hmm.. i am interested to see if anyone knows!!!!!!!

 

[Scott]

It is a Double-crested Cormorant.

 

[1lpoock]

Thats what it is....here is a good picture I found on google of them, cool looking birds!

 

[Scott]

Do I get free wood duck eggs for getting the right answer? ;-)

 

[drafthorse39]

I've never seen a bird with such amazing eyes, wow.

 

[lovesduckies]

that is an intense looking bird. i love it's eyes. i'm a sucker for blue eyes

 

[OSUman]

I like the cool lacing on the birds.

 

[1lpoock]

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Hahaha good try...I'm still waiting for mine to hatch!

 

[Funky Feathers]

WOW, Scott is a whiz! He should get something good (eggs?) for that! I would never have guessed that right (I was thinking Loon). C'mon, give Scott a prize! BTW that is one beautiful bird! The eyes look like jewelry.