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In Pictures: Cormorant swallows pike

Cormorant, pic by Stewart Canham

The cormorant spots its prey at Langford Lakes near Salisbury

Cormorant, pic by Stewart Canham

Taking it whole in her beak, the bird prepares to swallow

Cormorant, pic by Stewart Canham

The bird is able to lean back and open its throat

Cormorant, pic by Stewart Canham

The bird finishes her meal



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