Eiders are highly gregarious and usually stay close inshore, riding the swell in a sandy bay or strung out in long lines out beyond the breaking waves. It is an Amber List species because of its winter concentrations.
The UK’s heaviest duck, and its fastest flying. It is a true seaduck, rarely found away from coasts where its dependence on coastal molluscs for food has brought it into conflict with mussel farmers.
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When to see
They can be seen all year round breeding close to the cost, and during the winter, they can be seen a bit further south of their breeding grounds.
Where to see
They can seen along the coasts near the shore, forming creches with young chicks. the will form flocks during the winter.
Did you know?
They are the heaviest and fastest flying species of duck in the UK.
When to see
They can be seen all year round breeding close to the cost, and during the winter, they can be seen a bit further south of their breeding grounds.
Where to see
They can seen along the coasts near the shore, forming creches with young chicks. the will form flocks during the winter.
Did you know?
They are the heaviest and fastest flying species of duck in the UK.
When to see
They can be seen all year round breeding close to the cost, and during the winter, they can be seen a bit further south of their breeding grounds.
Where to see
They can seen along the coasts near the shore, forming creches with young chicks. the will form flocks during the winter.
Did you know?
They are the heaviest and fastest flying species of duck in the UK.
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