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David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the seabird, the shag.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs. David Attenborough presents the Shag. Perhaps the least vocal of all British birds they hiss and belch to warn off interlopers getting too close to their nest. They are seabirds and their name comes from the shaggy crest on the top of their head.

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Tue 30 May 2023 05:58

Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis)

Image courtesy of RSPB

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  • Mon 20 May 2013 05:58
  • Sun 26 May 2013 08:58
  • Mon 9 Jun 2014 05:58
  • Thu 28 Apr 2016 05:58
  • Thu 27 Apr 2017 05:58
  • Thu 6 May 2021 05:58
  • Tue 30 May 2023 05:58

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