Shag

🔍 Overview

A slim, green-glossed seabird often confused with the Cormorant, but favouring rockier coastal habitats. Scarce winter visitor and passage migrant; rare away from coast.

🪶 Key Identification Features

Slender with a long, thin bill

Dark green sheen

Crest visible in breeding adults

🗺️ Habitat & Distribution

Regular off Brighton Marina, Worthing Beaches, and Shoreham Harbour. Occasionally roosts on buoys and sea cliffs.

🎶 Voice & Behaviour

Usually silent. Swims low in water and dives frequently; often holds wings out to dry after fishing.