The Cormorant is one of our commonest waterbirds in the UK and can be seen pretty much everywhere across the country. Its primitive, almost reptilian appearance has led many people to regard it as as a rather sinister bird. They are supreme fishers and this has often led them into conflict with anglers and fish producers and they have been persecuted in the past. They nest in colonies in trees and the estimated British breeding population is a round 9000 pairs. During the winter it is estimated that the population is around 40000 birds.
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