European Shag
Dunbar, East Lothian -
Similar to a Cormorant however smaller in build. A darkish metallic green / black plumage, with a yellow throat patch. During the breeding season, the Shag has a distinct elegant crest on its head. Deep divers compared to the Cormorant, as the Shag is a benthic feeder (finds its prey on the seabed). The collective noun for Shags, is known as a "Hangout of Shags"
European Shag
Dunbar, East Lothian -
Similar to a Cormorant however smaller in build. A darkish metallic green / black plumage, with a yellow throat patch. During the breeding season, the Shag has a distinct elegant crest on its head. Deep divers compared to the Cormorant, as the Shag is a benthic feeder (finds its prey on the seabed). The collective noun for Shags, is known as a "Hangout of Shags"