A Shag in Flight
with similar feet to the Gannet this Shag takes off from the Farne Isles to bring food back for the hungry chicks
Food Please
On the Farne Isles these young Shag chicks are trying to get food to be regurgitated by pushing on the throat
Shag Chicks Begging
Trying to encourage the parent to regurgitate food for them to eat here on the Farne Isles
A Shag Study
A tremendously good looking bird with the beautiful green eye, I am not jealous
A Shag Preening with Young
A Shag has to keep its feathers in pristine condition or it will not make it back to look after these young ones
A Shag Winking at Me
It did! This Shag on the Farne Isles winked at me as I was getting the chick in frame as well
Shag looking out to sea
This beautiful Shag showing off its dark green plumage at its best on the Farne Isles
Portrait of a Shag
This Shag was itching to have its photo taken in the Farne Isles
Shag Drying Out
Like Cormorants, Shags have to dry their feathers and are often seen in this pose
Shag with Young Chick
This Shag has a very young chick as it has no down yet. They are born bald.
