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Old 24-03-11, 02:00 PM
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Given there was one reported in Southern Scotland on 22/03, I'm gonna go with lesser.
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Old 24-03-11, 02:25 PM
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It is a Scaup, but which one
Looking at it's back I'd say a Lesser.
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Old 24-03-11, 06:59 PM
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Pintail.
Hopefully my photo is attached.
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Great photo John, just a wee bit large......
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Old 25-03-11, 08:11 AM
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Lovely giant pintail John, not sure its in the right place though!! We can see its head!
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I think this one is a wee bit more difficult to get, I hope a few of you get it......
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Old 25-03-11, 03:13 PM
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Nice shot Paul.....it's a male Goldeneye.
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Old 25-03-11, 03:24 PM
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Your quick of the mark today Ruth....
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Old 25-03-11, 03:34 PM
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Your quick of the mark today Ruth....
lol,there's no flies on me on Fridays!!!
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Old 25-03-11, 10:38 PM
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Looking at it's back I'd say a Lesser.
Well done Ruth, i is indeed a Lesser Scaup
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