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Velvet Scoters in flight over the Moray Firth
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Moray - Findhorn and Burghead
A group of Velvet Scoters (Melanitta fusca) in flight over the Moray Firth, taken by David Palmar. A distinguishing feature is the white trailing edge to the inner part of the wing.
20 March 2022
Velvet scoter, Firth of Forth, Musselburgh
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Musselburgh and Prestonpans
Velvet scoter (Melanitta fusca) pair, the black male on the left and the brown female on the right, Firth of Forth, Musselburgh. The two white patches on the face of the female, and the one white patch on the male's face distinguish Velvet from Common scoters.
10 October 2012
Common Scoters over the Moray Firth
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Moray - Findhorn and Burghead
A group of Common Scoters (Melanitta nigra) in flight over the Moray Firth, taken by David Palmar
20 March 2022
Red Velvet Mite at RSPB Loch Lomond
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Loch Lomond - RSPB Loch Lomond
Red Velvet Mite (Trombidiidae sp.) at RSPB Loch Lomond.
20 April 2024
Red Velvet Mite, RSPB Loch Lomond
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Loch Lomond - RSPB Loch Lomond
Red Velvet Mite (Trombidiidae sp.), a type of arachnid, at RSPB Loch Lomond, taken by David Palmar
