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Which diver or other please ?

Connacht · 2010-04-18 21:10:23

When I saw this bird today, I thought it would be easy to id with the book. Combo of red beak plus red eye. Simple. But no - nothing corresponds. I'm assuming it's in transition from winter to summer appearance. But what is it please ? Apologies for poor quality photo.

18-04-2010 10:10PM

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Connacht

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When I saw this bird today, I thought it would be easy to id with the book. Combo of red beak plus red eye. Simple. But no - nothing corresponds. I'm assuming it's in transition from winter to summer appearance. But what is it please ? Apologies for poor quality photo.

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diver

red-breasted merganser

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#2 18-04-2010 10:17PM

Judgement Day

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Red-breasted Merganser I think.

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#3 19-04-2010 01:03PM

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I agree with Red Breasted Merganser also.

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