Monday, December 2, 2013

Common Eider

These two Common Eiders were feeding at the inner harbour of Liscannor Harbour last Sunday morning.  We only get three to four birds in Clare every winter and rarely do they come this close to shore.  This immature female and first winter drake seemed to be feeding on seaweed.

 Eiders at Liscannor Harbour © John N Murphy

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