Velvet Scoter
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Coastal seas (winter).
Diet: Molluscs.
Best time to spot: White wing-flash in flight.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in UK winter wildfowl.
Recent UK sightings
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