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Uploaded: 06/05/13 5:57 PM GMT
Shag
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Shags are goose-sized dark long-necked birds similar to cormorants but smaller and generally slimmer with a characteristic steep forehead. In the breeding season adults develop a dark glossy green plumage and prominent recurved crest on the front of their head. In the UK..Taken on the Farne Islands with a Canon 650D...55mm-250MM IS Lens..

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::Ramad
06/05/13 9:34 PM GMT
Nice and clear shot Richie. Very good clarity and nice colours.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::tigger3
06/05/13 11:14 PM GMT
What a neat looking bird! Very good zoom close up R.
Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.Joanie
06/06/13 12:00 AM GMT
Very large breasted! Great clarity in the close up R.Man and a fine description as well!!!
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Four eyes are better than two.
::100k_xle
06/06/13 1:43 PM GMT
Craazzy Lookin bird, but I love that Green Eye.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
.GIGIBL
06/06/13 6:45 PM GMT
VERY NICE SHOT GREAT JOB WELL DONE GIGI
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.CDHale
06/06/13 7:15 PM GMT
Very nice shot Richie of a funny looking green-eyed Shag.
-Christie
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::danika
06/07/13 6:04 PM GMT
Ohhhh, that emerald green eye is 'eyecatching'. Luv the birds spiky hairdo as well as the detail. Excellent capture, Richie. Thanks for the info too.
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I LOVE LABS!!!
.PatAndre
06/07/13 11:37 PM GMT
Shucks, I like the exquisite detail of the nest more than the bird.
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::LynEve
06/08/13 1:10 PM GMT
Excellent shot Richie.
These are very prolific in our area. There is a place not too far away called Shag Point as well.
I have never seen on nesting before - what a good find.
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::luckyshot
06/08/13 4:17 PM GMT
Richie - Superb capture! Thad
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.icedancer
06/08/13 8:13 PM GMT
Marvelous close up and such detail, he's a pretty bird.
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates
.bfrank
06/11/13 1:50 AM GMT
He looks like he is doing that Elvis impersonation "Thank you...thank you very much." Could that eye get any greener. Nice close up Richie.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.

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