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Moray FirthHeaded up to the Moray Firth, Findhorn Bay was pretty misty and as always when you first arrive looked completely devoid of birds. Gradually from the mist however 6 Black-throated Divers, a dozen or so Slav Grebes, and a scattering of Velvet and Common Scoter.Checked out one of the harbours, cracking views of Long-tailed Duck around the boats and a nice line of Purple Sands sitting on the wall. Went looking for a reported Smew, stood staring at a misty loch for a while until eventually something black and white appeared in the furthest and mistiest part of the loch. Views got better eventually, in fact so good that I found another! This time a redhead. Smews are real cold weather birds, just wouldn't be the same watching one while wearing shorts and T-shirt on a hot summers day would it. 3:13 PM - 28 February 2009 - post comment
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