Skuas & Jaegers in United Kingdom
4 species matching this filter.
Ranges from the Arctic Jaeger (41cm) to the Long-tailed Jaeger (58cm)3 year-round residents
Arctic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticusLC
Breeds on moorland and coastal areas in northern Scotland. Seen on passage off headlands in autumn, harassing terns and gulls for food.
Mar–Dec
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Great Skua
Catharacta skuaLC
Breeds on remote Scottish and Shetland islands, aggressively defending nesting colonies. Known as the 'bonxie', it pirates food from other seabirds.
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Long-tailed Jaeger
Stercorarius longicaudusLC
A rare autumn passage migrant, occasionally seen from headlands and pelagic trips between August and October. The most graceful and slender skua.
Aug–Oct
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Pomarine Jaeger
Stercorarius pomarinusLC
A rare but regular passage seabird, best seen from headlands during autumn seawatches, especially in strong onshore winds.
Apr–Nov
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