Post Ad0Mobd8ddpKzPFOZk by EZLorenzImagery@socel.net
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 (DIR) Post #Ad0Mobd8ddpKzPFOZk by EZLorenzImagery@socel.net
       2023-12-20T15:30:19Z
       
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       For #WildlifeWednesday Captured this Cormorant with a nice catch, most likely a Gunnel, at the Edmonds Fishing Pier few days ago. #Washington #PNW #Wildlife #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #birdphotography #Prints #Puzzle #FediGiftShop #
       
 (DIR) Post #Ad0NAIe1uIiQTf0bCK by NormanDunbar@mastodon.scot
       2023-12-20T15:34:16Z
       
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       @EZLorenzImagery Have you noticed that the Gunnel (which looke like a European Eel to me) has a hook and a bit of monofilament line in its mouth. At least, it looks like it has but I can't blow up the image big enough on my phone to be sure.
       
 (DIR) Post #Ad0NgOBSqcHyvKwsxE by EZLorenzImagery@socel.net
       2023-12-20T15:40:04Z
       
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       @NormanDunbar No, I haven’t. I know it’s hard to blow up, it’s already cropped big time. I’ve asked two groups for the fish ID, most ppl said it was a Penpoint Gunnel (first I though some kind of eel.., but allegedly we don’t have them here in the PNW). Some others said Sea Cucumber, the way it skirts water out of every pores. Here’s another picture, you might see more to help you answer your question.
       
 (DIR) Post #Ad0OABfRwojInCBPcW by NormanDunbar@mastodon.scot
       2023-12-20T15:45:27Z
       
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       @EZLorenzImagery Thanks.Not an eel then, not with all that squirting. Can't see the hook and line in that photo. I'm probably mistaken, I usually am. At least, according to MrsD I am! 😉Cheers.
       
 (DIR) Post #Ad0OR95gmVCjivXhw0 by EZLorenzImagery@socel.net
       2023-12-20T15:48:31Z
       
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       @NormanDunbar Ha-ha …
       
 (DIR) Post #Ad0Q1OBIFjqwuA0goS by madrobin@mindly.social
       2023-12-20T16:06:16Z
       
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       @EZLorenzImagery I thought sea cucumbers were purple…
       
 (DIR) Post #Ad0QGkCceyZtXxxC3U by EZLorenzImagery@socel.net
       2023-12-20T16:09:02Z
       
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       @madrobin I’m not sure, some others said it was orange 🤣 When I’ve asked they came up with 5 different ID’s, most said Gunnel (Penpoint).