Pied Shag. NZ. (Phalacrocorax varius,)

            The pied shag is found exclusively in Australia and New Zealand, wintering along the whole coast and inland in both countries
Shags are swift underwater swimmers, with a sharp hooked beak to help them catch fish and small crustaceans. They are often seen sitting on a perch with their wings spread out, drying their feathers. This is because a shag’s feathers are not waterproof, making it easier for them to dive and stay underwater for an average of 20 to 30 seconds per dive.  But it also means the birds quickly get waterlogged and cold. So after a bout of fishing, shags must spend a lot of time preening and drying to restore their feathers and warm up.

Taken in: New Zealand / Canterbury / Scarborough (show map)

Taken on: January 20, 2017

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Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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