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[Cobaltviolet]

Just saying hello! I recently went on a walking holiday in the Scottish Borders. Enjoyed so many birds. Terrible photos but can anyone tell of this this is a common or red breasted Marganser? I’m very new to this!

 

[KC Foggin]

I'll leave the ID to someone on your side of the pond But, I do wish you a warm welcome from those of us of BirdForum !!!

 

[delia todd]

Hi Cobaltviolet and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators. It looks like a common to me with the clear definition of the rufous neck line, rather that it spreading down onto the breast as in Red-breasted. Common Merganser is called Goosander in the UK by the way. Before I learnt how to tell the difference I called them Mersanders LOL

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[KC Foggin]

I just took a closer look in the enlarged image and it sure blends in well with the perch you captured it on.

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, welcome to the forum. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[Fritz73]

Hola! Welcome to Birdforum

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

[Cobaltviolet]

Hi Cobaltviolet and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators. It looks like a common to me with the clear definition of the rufous neck line, rather that it spreading down onto the breast as in Red-breasted. Common Merganser is called Goosander in the UK by the way. Before I learnt how to tell the difference I called them Mersanders LOL

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

Thanks so much! I live in California so there were birds I don’t hear much about in LA! Can’t wait to do more in my neck of the woods, as well!

 

[Cobaltviolet]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

Thanks so much!!!