bongofury
Well-known member
I only had bins available today while on Cumbrae and looking west from the island I saw a flock c50 of what appeared to be dark brown ducks positioned reasonably tightly together. I could see no stand out features but they had behaviour which I'm hoping points to them being Common Scoter: when they dived they all went under, almost simultaneously and with the minimum of fuss.
I have seen Velvet Scoter at distance before and I can usually make out something distinguishing on them but not one of these birds had any white marks, noticeable legs or eye markings.
I have seen Velvet Scoter at distance before and I can usually make out something distinguishing on them but not one of these birds had any white marks, noticeable legs or eye markings.