Male Black Scoter, Rossbeigh, 20th March 2018 (Michael O'Clery).
First-year male Surf Scoter, Rossbeigh, 20th March 2018 (Michael O'Clery).
First-year male Surf Scoter, Rossbeigh, 20th March 2018 (Michael O'Clery).
Although a female Surf Scoter has been seen at Rossbeigh over much of the winter, the bird appears to be a newcomer. The young male Surf Scoter which was at Ballinskelligs Bay in early February appears to be different, with more advanced plumage and bare parts coloration (see HERE)
