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Eider in eclipse
Doc Duck

Eider in eclipse (Somateria mollissima Rangering: Art)

Either that, or a juve moulting into adult plumage. Whichever, it fits with my observation that a lot of ducks seem to come to this spot to go through their moult.
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Habitat
sea
Location
Copenhagen
Date taken
18 Aug 2015
Scientific name
Somateria mollissima Rangering: Art
Equipment used
fz200 +2.2
BrianWH
Adult head so it would seem to be Eclipse Ann, Super capture for your collection, Tfs
 
Joelle-Marcelle
A super close-up of an eider ,captured in a great setting. Lucky you! I haven't seen an eider for years and years.
 
delia todd
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LOL What a mess he looks Ann!!

You know I haven't see one in this plumage stage, only in their breeding finery.

A lovely picture - thanks lassie.
 
Kits
What an interesting and well detailed shot, Ann.
 

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