A drake Common Scoter has been in Aveley bay since about the 27th April and was still present yesterday over the high tide. He is a very smart chap with almost glossy black plumage and a nice yellow patch on his bill. Wonder when he will head north to the Arctic (or possibly even the peatflows of Scotland?) to breed?
(Les Harrison)
8-5-13
Howard Vaughan, Information Officer
I hope he stays, I'm going to Rainham tomorrow!