Manx Shearwater

About the Manx Shearwater

The Manx shearwater is a small member of the shearwater family. They have black upperparts, white lower parts and long and straight wings.

This shearwater flies with a series of swift, stiff beats to the wings over the seas surface.

These birds breed in colonies in the UK, usually offshore on islands - this is because it's clear of rats and other ground predators that pose a risk.

What does a Manx Shearwater eat?

Their diets consist of fish, particularly herrings, sprats and sardines.