Smew duck - Slimbridge

Continuing with the Slimbridge visit. The Smew duck normally resides in Scandinavia or Russia and is a winter visitor to the UK. It is an uncommon bird. It is the first one that I've seen. Very happy.

[Rob Z]

It's so interesting to see such different birds from the N hemisphere. I guess this one would be very well camouflaged in very cold countries. I love the tones in your image!

[Cliff McFarlane]

@robz Thanks Rob. The three birds that I"ve posted so far are uncommon in the UK. I never seen a Smew before

[Babs]

It is gorgeous. A new one on me. He is a long way from home isn't he.

[Christine Sztukowski]

Wonderful capture

[Cliff McFarlane]

@onewing It feels good to spot a bird you haven't seen before.

[Cliff McFarlane]

@365projectorgchristine Thank you Christine

[Robert Barker]

Beautiful bird. If you've not been before, Cliff and you are down my way you would enjoy the WWT wetlands at Llanelli.

[Cliff McFarlane]

@rhb Thanks Robert, I'd love to visit Llanelli WWT. It's on my list of things to do.

[Madeleine Pennock]

Loving lighting and reflections on the water!