Greater Scaup / Aythya marila (Birds) by johnnykinson on 23rd September 2012 | iSpot

Scaup female?

Observed by johnnykinson on 22nd September 2012

(Added to iSpot on 23rd September 2012)

Duck in centre

Duck top left

Duck 2nd from top

All images concern the same bird

Location: Newbiggin, Northumberland

Identifications

likely ID
Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) by johnnykinson at 10:32 pm 23/09/12
Confidence: It might be this.
Notes: The bird flew along the coast with a flock of Wigeon. The duck in centre in image 1. Duck top left in image2. Duck 2nd from top image 3.
ID agreements (): 2 people agree with this identification.
- Donald Hobern
- David Jardine
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Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) by shrike07 at 9:37 am 25/09/12
Confidence: I'm as sure as I can be.
Notes: This bird does have a lot of white on the face but Tufted Ducks can show this.Also note the broad black tip to the bill and pale band above it.
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