Shags - part 2

The number and proximity of Shags on the Farnes mean you can get more interactive shots as well. Whilst I was there I saw Shags with their families, ranging from the very young, naked, new borns, not dissimilar to the gannet chicks on Bass Rock, to the much larger and fluffier juveniles. 

Shag with chickFarne Islands, Northumberland

Adult Shags often sit of resting with their eyes closed and beaks open, often shaking in order to keep cool. Preening between adults and juveniles also makes for good photos. 

Shag with chickFarne Islands, Northumberland Shag with chickFarne Islands, Northumberland

Shag with chicksFarne Islands, Northumberland Shag with chicksFarne Islands, Northumberland

Shag preening chicksFarne Islands, Northumberland

Shag preening chicksFarne Islands, Northumberland

Shag preening chicksFarne Islands, Northumberland

More images of Shags, from both this and previous visits to the Farne Islands, can be found in the Seabirds(other) gallery here.