Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis)

Smaller and slimmer seabird relative to Cormorant. Typically appears 'pot bellied' in flight, a check out of the head will clinch a perched bird (forehead is steep, rounded crown) and thinner bill.

Shag vcu Farnes 13 5 08 IMG_3681

Shag vcu Farnes 13 5 08 IMG_3681



Shag at nest Farnes 13 5 08 IMG_3517

Shag at nest Farnes 13 5 08 IMG_3517



Shag at nest Farnes 13 5 08 IMG_3506

Shag at nest Farnes 13 5 08 IMG_3506



Shag washing Farnes 13 5 08 IMG_3394

Shag washing Farnes 13 5 08 IMG_3394



Shag Wells 5 1 08 Raw edit IMG_6663

Shag Wells 5 1 08 Raw edit IMG_6663



Shag Wells 5 1 08 Raw edit IMG_6604

Shag Wells 5 1 08 Raw edit IMG_6604



Shag Wells 5 1 08 Raw edit IMG_6575

Shag Wells 5 1 08 Raw edit IMG_6575



Shag washing Wells 5 1 08 Raw edit IMG_6647

Shag washing Wells 5 1 08 Raw edit IMG_6647



Shag washing Wells 5 1 08 IMG_6650

Shag washing Wells 5 1 08 IMG_6650



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