I love Eider Ducks, and have only seen them in Scotland and Northumbria.
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| You can just about make out the pink tinge on the front of the male |
This time we were based in Ayr in the south-west of Scotland. We saw Eiders at a number of coastal locations - another species for my 2014 list!
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| Male Eiders off the Scottish coast |
It is always a joy to see these gregarious sea ducks doing what they do best.
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| Female Eider |
The female Eider plucks down from her breast to line her nest. These birds became affectionately known as Cuddy ducks because back in the 7th century a hermit who later became St Cuthbert afforded them protection.
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| Raft of Eider approaching Girvan Harbour |
- Phil Gates on the Eider at Seahouses (The Guardian Country Diary 22 April 2013)
Hello Caroline! Wonderful shots of the Eiders. When I see them they are far away and hard to get a good shot.. They are great birds to see! Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteso many beautiful places you have to roam around in and get these great photos... i love the male eider duck... it's adorable. lovin' that shot of the harbor too. hope all is well. have a great day~
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful place to watch the birds on the water. I have never seen this type of bird before now. It looks like they have been dipped in white paint. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Caroline! I love eider ducks, such handsome birds and they make a wonderful sound too
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Happy Easter.
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