ML543098501
Contributor
Simon Mitchell Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
Blacksod
Mayo, Connaught, Ireland
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
- Not specified
Observation details
First found last year. Suspected as not being a molissima by D. Suddaby & D. Charles and independently by S. Mitchell & M. Hoit when we saw it in early December 2022. Gradually improved views and photos by numerous observers. Initial views in December were of an 'odd' looking Eider with 'blocky' angled head, long neck when alert and overall impressive bulk. As the bird has continued to transition to adult plumage moult it has become clear the the flontal lobes of the bill are broad with rounded tips which do not taper (contra molissima). The feathering continues beyond the beginning of the nostril. Photos and further discussion when time allows.
Technical information
- Model
- Canon EOS R6
- Lens
- RF800mm F11 IS STM
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 800 mm
- Flash
- Flash did not fire
- f-stop
- f/11.0
- Shutter speed
- 1/2000 sec
- Dimensions
- 1436 pixels x 979 pixels
- Original file size
- 1.13 MB