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 Not numerous in Scotland, this species is more inland than its commoner relative, the Shag.
The largest NTS colony is on Murray’s Isles.
Food: Entirely fish obtained from surface diving. Diving to depths of 3-9 m and duration 15-60 s. Fish are first shaken and thrown before being eaten.
Nest Site: On cliff ledges, rocks, sea stacks, islets. Nest material twigs, seaweed, reeds and lined with finer material.
Breeding: Mid March to Mid June where 3-4 eggs are laid.
Wintering: British and Irish populations not migratory.
Distribution: UK, Ireland, Iceland, Faeroes, Norway, France, Austria, Hungary, Poland.
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