Lesser Scaup

 Female Lesser Scaup, Grafham Water, 2nd June 2022 © Richard Patient

 “The second ‘British Birds rarity’ within three days here! This one was rather frustrating all round as after some initial scrutiny just a few photos were obtained, this being the best, before the bird was inadvertently flushed by a third party. Sadly despite much subsequent searching it could not be relocated, so remaining a single observer sighting unless it returns later in the year. To my eyes showing no sign of hybrid influence.' RP