A cormorant drying its wings in the warmth of the sun. They don't do this because they are so hot. They do this after hunting underwater. Their wings do not have a water-repellent layer of fat, so they can then dive deeper. However, their wings do get soaking wet, which is why they are standing with their wings wide open to let them air dry. Meanwhile, they keep a close eye on their surroundings, as wet wings make them more vulnerable. This cormorant is standing on a stump of wood in the water that is often used for this purpose. I often see them standing there. The water is the unnamed pond on the Purmerweg in Purmerend.
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