Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Velvet Scoter


Juvenile Velvet Scoter, Grafham Water, 9th November 2011 © Mark Hawkes
'2 of the 3 juvenile Velvet Scoters present today at Grafham Water - presumed male on left; note slightly darker plumage and dark feathering around bill base and female on right; note bale belly which ages bird as a juvenile.' MH

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