Shag

Shag, 6th Nov 2006, Dog-in-a-doublet, © Kevin Durose

As a maritime species it is perhaps unsurprising this bird has a taste for flounders. Sadly the glint in the eye of the fish was soon extinguished! (JL).

Shag

Shag, 6th Nov 2006, Dog-in-a-Doublet, River Nene , © Max Catterwell
Amazingly this isn't the first ringed Shag from the Isle of May recorded in Cambs. The 2004 Bird Report carries details of another seen at Roswell Pits on January 8th, 2004 that had a similar ring and originated from The Isle of May where it was ringed on June 3rd, 2003. (JL).

Shag

Shag, Dog-in-a-Doublet, River Nene, 6th Nov 2006, © Jonathan Taylor
A bit of quick detective work by Dick Newell today established this bird (G8975) was ringed as a chick, in a brood of one, on the Isle of May, Firth of Forth on the 11th July this year. (JL).

Shag

Shag, River Nene, Rings End, Guyhirn. 6th Nov Will Bowell
This juvenile follows the annual pattern of a handful of Shags that venture inland to Cambs during the winter period. As this bird was seen to fly off in the right direction, it is likely to be the same bird as the one found at the Dog-in-a-Doublet the following day. See above. (JL).