It was spending it's time alone at the far end of the reservoir, with just a male Pochard for company. Both were diving frequently and seemed to spend more time under the water than above it.
Sunday, 25 March 2018
Greater Scaup
While at Elton reservoir in Bury recently there was a Scaup on the water. This wasn't my primary target here, but it was nice to add to the year list all the same.
It was spending it's time alone at the far end of the reservoir, with just a male Pochard for company. Both were diving frequently and seemed to spend more time under the water than above it.
It was spending it's time alone at the far end of the reservoir, with just a male Pochard for company. Both were diving frequently and seemed to spend more time under the water than above it.
That's a new one on me.
ReplyDeleteWonderful find. I haven't seen this one before.
ReplyDeleteGreat one!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one of these, either!
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Very good!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
What wonderful shots!
ReplyDeleteHe looks cold and lonely! :-) Nice shots of him.
ReplyDeleteA new one for me!
ReplyDeleteHello! Nice photos of the female Greater scaup. I haven't seen them this year.
ReplyDeleteA pretty bird.
ReplyDeleteHello, great series on the Scaup. It is a nice looking duck! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend. Happy Easter to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI love diving ducks...Michelle
ReplyDeleteGood for you! ur birds aren't back yet. Ouor lakes are pretty frozen.. sigh.
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