European Shags Breed in Denmark for the First Time
A pair of European shags has hatched two chicks in Kattegat, marking a new milestone for Denmark's marine biodiversity.
2026年8月15日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Denmark's marine environment has reached a new milestone for local nature enthusiasts. A pair of European shags has bred in Denmark for the first time.
The birds successfully hatched two chicks on the Hirsholmene archipelago in Kattegat. The European shag is a coastal bird species related to the cormorant. This is the first recorded breeding event for this species on Danish soil.
The event offers insight into Denmark's changing biodiversity and marine ecosystem. This news was reported by CPH Post.
Source: The Copenhagen Post
