Credit Derek Moore Seabirds Soaring SeabirdsLearn more about some of Wembury and Devon's seabirds. Species Great black-backed gull This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter. Species Cormorant The cormorant is an excellent fisher. It is most easily spotted when it is perched, stretching its wings out in the sun to dry after a… Species Shag Shag' is a very old name that means 'tufted' and refers to the small crest that this bird sports. Look out for it in… Species Fulmar Related to the massive albatross, the fulmar is a gull-like bird that nests on rocky cliff edges. Don't get too close, though - it… Species Northern gannet Famed for its super-fast fishing dives into the sea, the northern gannet (or gannet) is a distinctive white bird with a yellow head and… Species Black guillemot Look out for the black guillemot all year-round at scattered coastal sites in Scotland, England, Wales and the Isle of Man. It tends not… Species Guillemot Guillemots really know how to live life on the edge – quite literally! They nest tightly packed on steep ledges and cliffs around the… Species Kittiwake A pretty, little gull, the kittiwake can be spotted nesting in colonies on clifftops and rock ledges around the UK's coast. It… Species Razorbill The razorbill has a characteristically thick, black bill, with a white stripe across it. It nests with other seabirds, such as… Species Manx shearwater This mysterious little bird is known for its haunting call and was once mistaken for witches by pirates off the coast of Wales! They… Species Great skua A fierce pirate of the sea, the great skua is renowned for stealing fish from other seabirds and dive-bombing anyone that comes near its… Species Arctic skua A fierce pirate of the sea, the Arctic skua is renowned for stealing fish from other seabirds and dive-bombing anyone that comes near… Species Roseate tern This elegant tern is named for the rosy flush to its summer plumage. With just one regular nesting colony, it is the rarest breeding… Species Little tern Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the little tern is a diminutive seabird. Despite its size, it performs remarkable… Species Sandwich tern Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the large Sandwich tern can be spotted diving into the sea for fish such as sandeels… Species Common tern During the breeding season, the common tern can be seen around our coasts and also inland at gravel pits, reservoirs and lakes. It nests… Species Arctic tern The Arctic tern is famed for its aggression towards any that would disturb its nest - it will dive-bomb intruders with its sharp beak.… Credit Derek Moore Support our work here:Support Devon Wildlife Trust today Become a member of Devon Wildlife Trust
Species Great black-backed gull This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.
Species Cormorant The cormorant is an excellent fisher. It is most easily spotted when it is perched, stretching its wings out in the sun to dry after a…
Species Shag Shag' is a very old name that means 'tufted' and refers to the small crest that this bird sports. Look out for it in…
Species Fulmar Related to the massive albatross, the fulmar is a gull-like bird that nests on rocky cliff edges. Don't get too close, though - it…
Species Northern gannet Famed for its super-fast fishing dives into the sea, the northern gannet (or gannet) is a distinctive white bird with a yellow head and…
Species Black guillemot Look out for the black guillemot all year-round at scattered coastal sites in Scotland, England, Wales and the Isle of Man. It tends not…
Species Guillemot Guillemots really know how to live life on the edge – quite literally! They nest tightly packed on steep ledges and cliffs around the…
Species Kittiwake A pretty, little gull, the kittiwake can be spotted nesting in colonies on clifftops and rock ledges around the UK's coast. It…
Species Razorbill The razorbill has a characteristically thick, black bill, with a white stripe across it. It nests with other seabirds, such as…
Species Manx shearwater This mysterious little bird is known for its haunting call and was once mistaken for witches by pirates off the coast of Wales! They…
Species Great skua A fierce pirate of the sea, the great skua is renowned for stealing fish from other seabirds and dive-bombing anyone that comes near its…
Species Arctic skua A fierce pirate of the sea, the Arctic skua is renowned for stealing fish from other seabirds and dive-bombing anyone that comes near…
Species Roseate tern This elegant tern is named for the rosy flush to its summer plumage. With just one regular nesting colony, it is the rarest breeding…
Species Little tern Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the little tern is a diminutive seabird. Despite its size, it performs remarkable…
Species Sandwich tern Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the large Sandwich tern can be spotted diving into the sea for fish such as sandeels…
Species Common tern During the breeding season, the common tern can be seen around our coasts and also inland at gravel pits, reservoirs and lakes. It nests…
Species Arctic tern The Arctic tern is famed for its aggression towards any that would disturb its nest - it will dive-bomb intruders with its sharp beak.…
