The mysterious past of a dying tradition. The practice of cormorant fishing is one of the world’s most fascinating and ancient methods of fishing, blending human skill with the instincts of wild birds. In essence, cormorant fishing involves the partnership between fishermen and trained cormorants, birds known for their ability to dive underwater to catch fish. Cormorants are said to possess the mathematical skill to tally their catch and if they feel insufficiently compensated for a day's haul they will no longer cooperate with their partners.
“In silence and patience, the wisdom of fishing unfolds.” - Julian Barnes
DATE: DECEMBER 2018 | LOCATION: LI RIVER, XINGPING, SHAANXI, CHINA
