I wish you had captured this amazing spectacle too Jamie! Just been reading that normal clutch size is 8-11 but 4-22 also known! Another interesting point is that, although British birds are residents, the male of the species goes to Norway to moult & then returns ... what a palaver!!
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WendyBartter said: the male of the species goes to Norway to moult & then returns ... what a palaver!!
What some blokes will do to avoid parental duties !! Do Goosanders form creches like Shelduck do ? if so it might explain the high numbers.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
Wendy S said:What some blokes will do to avoid parental duties !!
LOL!!!!
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