Little Auk
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open sea (winter).
Diet: Plankton, small crustaceans.
Best time to spot: Starling-sized auk; gales push them inland.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
Where to see it
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