Michael O'Clery discusses the discovery and identification of Ireland's first Black Scoter, remarkably found at the same site as the country's first Stejneger's Scoter.
Now very much on the rarity-finder's radar, males differ enough to enable a relatively straightforward identification given good views. Leading identification expert Martin Garner provides the definitive criteria for males and offers fresh insights into separating females and immatures, both of which are surely avoiding detection in British and Irish waters.
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