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The European Shag or Common Shag is a species of cormorant. It breeds around the rocky coasts of western and southern Europe, southwest Asia and north Africa, mainly wintering in its breeding range except for northernmost birds. In Britain this seabird is usually referred to as simply the Shag.

Similar species: Sulids
Species identified by Ant Marriott
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By Ant Marriott

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Uploaded May 30, 2015. Captured Apr 17, 2011 00:07 in Anglesey Coastal Path, Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey LL68 9DU, UK.
  • Canon EOS 50D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/790s
  • ISO800
  • 500mm