Black Scoter

Some common birds in the harbour

January 13, 2020 by Stuart Price, posted in Gulls, Oshamanbe, Wildfowl

We were up north today checking one of the ports. The most interesting bird was a Black-throated Diver but it was too far away for a photo. There were the usual common ducks in the harbour though.

And a few gulls too.

March 11, 2019January 3, 2020 by Stuart Price, posted in Oshamanbe, Wildfowl

One of the most noticeable birds in late winter/early spring is Black Scoter. There are loads on the sea at this time of year and their eerie calls are very atmospheric. Sometimes they visit the local ports, like this male above.