115 Days until the US Open at Chambers Bay

I have been walking Chambers Creek Properties for years. I have been carrying a camera since 2009. With the US Open coming to the Chambers Bay Golf Course, which is part of the property, I have decided to share a picture each day for the 365 days leading up to the tournament. The US Open is scheduled to begin on June 18, 2015. As of today, we are 115 days away. For a more complete collection of my local photos, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/maritimeorca/tags/chamberscreekproperties/

Today's Picture:

Taken on February 23, 2013

There's one species of Cormorant that I don't think I have shared yet in this countdown. This is a Pelagic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pelagicus). Usually, this will appear to be our least distinctive Cormorant, and the lack of color by the bill along with the lack of the light patch at the base of the bill can help with identification. When they reach breeding plumage, they develop the hairdo seen above and a white patch on the rump that is distinctive in flight.