Common Scoter

A rare visitor to the reservoir. A Sea Duck that will seek shelter inland during harsh conditions.

03/08/75 - 9 birds.

09/04/78 - Pair.

11/07/81 - 2 females.

12/04/86 - Pair.

18/01/87 - 2 birds, inc. a male.

28/04/95 - 2 males, for the one day only. (DWH).

31/10/98 - Single male, for the one day only. (DWH).

14/10/99 - Single bird. (Recorder unknown).

09/08/00 - Pair with the male only seen the following day

03/08/04 - Single bird

29/07/07 - Single bird