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Description
Lying less than 1km off the east coast of Mainland, Shetland, the small and low-lying island of Mousa consists of rough grassland and heath with small areas of marsh, in addition to some small lochs and tidal pools.
There is a large European Storm Petrel colony on Mousa numbering more than 6000 pairs many of which breed in and around the ancient stone walls. Other breeding seabirds include Northern Fulmar, Great Skua and Arctic Skua, European Shag, Black Guillemot and nationally important numbers of Arctic Tern. The island also has breeding Common Eider and a few waders. The pools may attract a few passage waders and in winter Long-tailed Duck can be seen in good numbers. King Eiderhas been seen here with some regularity.
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Access
Mousa can only be reached by boat from Leebitton on the south-east coast of Mainland, Shetland. Local boatmen arrange trips to the island including overnight stays, essential to see European Storm Petrel.