their nearby roost.We decided to head for Mixenden Reservoir to hopefully catch up with the
reported scoter. On arrival it was a dull morning with a temperature of 8°C & we soon found
the all black male Common Scoter then nearby we caught sight of what we think was the female,
lighter in colour & different bill.The birds were often at different ends of the reservoir & when we
tried to get closer they moved away so only record snaps but we were delighted to see them for
the first time.
Other birds present were BH Gulls,Common Gulls & a drake Tufted Duck.
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| male Common Scoter |
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| female Common Scoter |
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| pair of Common Scoters |
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| Mixenden Reservoir |
What a find; great stuff! Great photo's too, well sorted.
ReplyDeleteNice one Danny, great photo's as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks to you both for your earlier reports which led us to Mixenden, seeing the male Common Scoter was a great surprise for us.
ReplyDeleteGood do lads, great photos.
ReplyDeleteWith a pair there now theres a good chance of a full raft of them coming in.