Privately owned prairie easement in the midst of Kettle Moraine Southern Unit
Not sure if an ID is possible because we weren't close enough. Most likely Double-crested cormorant. Brandt's cormorant unlikely in Malibu.
There were a few flocks of these guys flying north. Why north?
Approx. 5" long - only photo, unfortunately.
Open mouth - trying to cool off, presumably.
deceased, cause of death unknown
crows pecking at the deceased body
recognizable by the black and white spotted wings and the red sub color on the top of the head