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Sighting Ref : IB56943
Sighting Date : 08 May 13
Common Name : Common Scoter
Scientific Name : Melanittia nigra
Location : Courtmacsherry
County : Cork
Number Seen : 1
Principal Observer(s) : Peter Wolstenholme Not Specified
Reported By : Not Specified
Comments : Drake. Courtmacsherry Bay. Potential pitfall for the unwary (false positive).
Sea Watch Record : Yes
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Photographer(s) : © Peter Wolstenholme. Image 1. Rare photographic evidence of a Yellow-billed Common Scoter. Killian Mullarney. Images 2-3. Additional images of abberant Common Scoter illustrating the variation in bill colour in this species .
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