How about a Double-crested Cormorant?


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From: "Lynne Matthews" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 2:51 PM
Subject: VT bird list - ID please


> Hi folks
>
> Today at 10:30 am I saw a bird perching in the middle of
> a large tree on Rte 105 just east of Richford.  It was huge-
> about 5 crows tall.  All black with a green sheen. an orange
> patch under its beak.  boat tail feathers- the beak is shaped
> like a great blue heron but it was wider and shorter. It seemed
> to be a wading bird.  I did not see the legs or feet.   It
> was really tall.
>
> Thanks for your help
>
> Lynne Matthews
> Burlington
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