I'd heard of a juvenile European Shag being present just 20 minutes down the road, and it was hard to resist the urge to go and have a look, especially as the rain had decided to stay away for a change. I've seen quite a few of these birds, but only once before at an inland location. This particular bird was at a water park and seemed to be enjoying watch the canoeists as the played some form of polo just feet away. At least it was kindly stood on a pontoon just feet from the path. This made for some good close shots. It was probably blown off course during one of the recent storms.
European Shag
Hari OM
ReplyDeletePoseur! YAM xx
Inland or at the shore, a great bird to see, and worthy of the effort.
ReplyDeleteIt's very cute. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed many happy hours at Sale water Park. My mother used to live in Urmston and loved to be taken there.
ReplyDeleteSome fine shots there Adam. With the weather we've been having you didn't do badly at all.
ReplyDeleteMike.
Cute fella, and happily posing, too.
ReplyDelete...Adam, the European Shag posed beautifully for you!
ReplyDeleteIn our area I rarely see these now. And then very distant. Great photo opportunity you didn't waste Adam. I'll have to wait now until May in Greece where they are pretty common around the coast.
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome closeups of your Shag! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteDelightful captures of the Shag!
ReplyDeleteWhat good photos of this bird, it's very unique!
ReplyDeleteIt was nice of it to pose so nicely for you.
ReplyDeleteI can’t say that I’ve seen a European Shag before. Thanks for sharing your photos!
ReplyDeleteThat’s a funny name for such a good looking bird.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these Aloha
ReplyDeleteThank you for the thoughtfulness in your content.
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