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Shag

Phalacrocorax aristotelis

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Description:

Took a while to figure these two out without a clear view of the head at closer range but I think the relatively short tail and slim bill have clinched it as a Shag in winter plumage. The Cormorant is closer in size to the Grey Heron.

Habitat:

Tidal lagoon

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