Lesser Scaup?
With regards the Lesser Scaup, I've been pointed towards some photos posted on BirdForum on Monday (another source of bird info!) that were added asking whether they'd photographed the Lesser Scaup. The replies have suggested it is in fact a hybrid, apparent green sheen to head, slightly larger than Tufties and general shape/jizz not quite right. I would agree with these comments based on the photos provided (see here - https://www.birdforum.net/threads/lesser-scaup-id-needed-scotland.450714/#post-4581717), but we know hybrids have existed on these lochs so I can't be certain it isn't a different bird to the Lesser Scaup being recorded. Has anyone else managed any photos? Or perhaps seen a hybrid as well this, winter around the Auchenreoch and Milton Loch area? Just looking to establish a bit more information given the appearance of these photos. Gavin Chambers.
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