[shoutatthesky]

Once whilst hiking at about 1500 metres above sea level and about 100km inland I came across a cormorant sitting happily on a rock in a stream. It let me approach within about 3 metres so didn't appear too concerned about my presence. This encounter left an impression with me of the cormorant as a very friendly bird. I guess it all depends on the circumstances. Some have suggested the bird you had the encounter with was attracted by something you were wearing or the territory you were in. Maybe the one I met was sick or suffering some other malady (this could explain also why it was so far inland).

P.S. Because I was able to get so close I got some good pics. I'll try find them and post them later.