Shags

Shags are goose-sized dark long-necked birds similar to Cormorants but smaller and generally slimmer.

In the UK they breed in coastal colonies on ledges and sea-cliffs or among large boulders,
mainly in the northern Scotland, Orkney and Shetland. Over half their population is found at fewer than 10 sites, making them an "Amber List" species.

Date: 01/06/02

Location: Loch Laxford, Sutherland