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Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca) Ducks, Geese and Waterfowl (Anatidae) | |||||||||||||
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Same bird: 4
2021-11-10 Kalvebod Fælled, Denmark
♀. An unusual visitor this close to the coast and even resting. No other real sea-ducks present today. The rather restricted pale spots in the head should indicate and adult female rather than a young bird. Don't know enough about variation to verify this. |
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3713
(2 photos)
Same bird: 4
2021-11-13 Kalvebod Fælled, Denmark
♀. At the same spot as Nov 10. |
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4782
(1 photos)
2023-01-22 Kalvebod Fælled, Denmark
Dæmningen. A single bird lying close to shore. Probably a young bird with velvet-dark plumage and moderate pale patches in the head. |
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5314
(2 photos)
2023-09-23 Dragør Havn, Denmark
Adult. ♂. Nordstranden. An uncommon visitor this close to shore. Typical male. |