Whoa, your good! I just googled cormorant and yes it looks pretty much identical, thanks. I just took an interest in bird watching this year so still have tons to learn!

What do you recommend on a budget if tele-converter will cheapen the quality, keeping in mind that I plan to get another camera with a different mount in the next few years to replace my 9yr old camera? I don't want to spend to much either and distract from the main goal but 300 isn't quite cutting it for bird watching.