Red-breasted Merganser
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Sea-lochs, estuaries.
Diet: Fish.
Best time to spot: Punky crest, slim red bill.
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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