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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 Océanite tempête colony on Mousa numbering more than 6000 pairs many of which breed in and around the ancient stone walls. Other breeding seabirds include Fulmar boréal, Grand Labbe and Labbe parasite, Cormoran huppé, Guillemot à miroir and nationally important numbers of Sterne arctique. The island also has breeding Eider à duvet and a few waders. The pools may attract a few passage waders and in winter Harelde boréale can be seen in good numbers. Eider à tête grisehas been seen here with some regularity.
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Accès
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 Océanite tempête.