Scaup- Aythya marila

[Chocky]

I couldn't resist this cute little duck. I wanted to take her home and keep her in my bath. I don't think she would have like that so left her to the canal

Only a handful breed in the UK every year, making them our rarest breeding duck. They are also Amber listed

[Merlin]

Really like this one Beryl and one you won't see every day. As always (?) the drake is pretty smart but without the white blaze at the base of the bill


Pete.

[Chocky]

Thanks Pete.
I think the first capture is so lovely

[rolf]

Well done Beryl, nice photo.

[Chocky]

Thank you Rolf.
I just love this little duck. It was the only one

[Catherine]

Lovely wee duck, Beryl!

Sad she was on her own though!

[Chocky]

Thank you Catherine
I'm sure she will have boy friends in the spring.She is so cute (bit like me )