The redhead Smew was showing really well at Fforyd Bay yesterday until it was unknowingly flushed (not too far thankfully) by people paddling on surfboards! The little-uns got it on their lists as well! It had a white patch that was especially visible on it's left hand side in its lore/forecrown area. It was most visible when it raised its crest, otherwise it was quite minimal. I wonder if this white patch is a feature of females or is it a juvenile male?
Good call Steve. I think its a drake. The female does not really have any black in the face but this shows a neat loop forming round the eye. Keep hearing MG's voice say "its not in the book"!
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