fisssssh, a photo from Guangxi, South

Photographer's Note

Fishing with cormorants is a 1,300-year-old tradition. this method used for centuries in japan and other places in asia including south china.
When the cormorants catch the fish, they are brought back to the boat using ropes attached to their bodies. When they are back in the boat, the fishing masters remove the fish from the birds’ throats. Each bird can hold up to six fish in its throat. The birds are prevented from swallowing the fish because of a ring tied around their necks. The cormorants, however, are still able to swallow smaller fish. Though the ropes are strong, the fishing masters are able to quickly break them if a bird’s rope gets caught beneath rocks, ensuring the bird will not drow

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GyurMaster (24668) 2021-03-28 12:25

Hello Yuval,

I cannot understand, why I am the first one to comment this photo. Its simply stunning I would be glad to take this photo.

Best Wishes,
Gy

lousat (138561) 2021-03-28 14:34

Hi Yuval,fantastic timing to take the cormorant with the fish in the beak,and a very useful post too,i never heard nothing about this way to fish,that's incredible and very original,i like it! Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

jemaflor (146234) 2021-03-28 23:00

Hi Yuval,
great shot perfectly taken, good timing and nice sharpness, interesting fishing method with these birds, a good memory for me about this region, tfs.