From Su Gough- You are quite right that both species can and do occur on salt water. My photo of the 2 species about 20 seconds in was taken on saltwater in the Orkneys. We did not intend to imply that Goosander does not occur on saltwater, but it is true that Red-breasted Merganser is the more likely of the two to be found on that habitat. Conversely I was surprised to see a pair of RBMergs on the fast flowing river at Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia where I have previously regularly seen Goosander.
Another fine BTO ID video, thank you. Just one thing: I have seen Goosander on the sea (Northumberland last week, for example) and by it (Norfolk coast, on the coastal mudflats), but the video implies by omission that any sawbill you see on the sea is the Merganser.
i've seen a pair of goosanders once only, on the river ribble in preston which is one of the best-known places to see them in england. r-b mergansers i saw at leighton moss last year- but smew is the one i haven't seen; i dipped out on an elusive male earlier this year at minsmere...aargh!
The rare smew is known for it's rather distastefull and unique habit of consuming human flesh,Likely a way of getting certain vitamins and minerals that are not present in it's main diet,According to the RSPB's Latest reasearch
Saw a male and female goosander on The Seven between Trimpley and Areley in Worcestershire on 19.04.20.
From Su Gough- You are quite right that both species can and do occur on salt water. My photo of the 2 species about 20 seconds in was taken on saltwater in the Orkneys. We did not intend to imply that Goosander does not occur on saltwater, but it is true that Red-breasted Merganser is the more likely of the two to be found on that habitat. Conversely I was surprised to see a pair of RBMergs on the fast flowing river at Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia where I have previously regularly seen Goosander.
Are Mergansers are diving ducks?
No sawbills
sea ducks
Yes, Mergansers are diving ducks.
Another fine BTO ID video, thank you. Just one thing: I have seen Goosander on the sea (Northumberland last week, for example) and by it (Norfolk coast, on the coastal mudflats), but the video implies by omission that any sawbill you see on the sea is the Merganser.
What is your pic, A hawfinch or a crossbill or something ???
Great video of this lovely birds!
i've seen a pair of goosanders once only, on the river ribble in preston which is one of the best-known places to see them in england. r-b mergansers i saw at leighton moss last year- but smew is the one i haven't seen; i dipped out on an elusive male earlier this year at minsmere...aargh!
Smew is my fave water bird i think But i've never seen one b 4
Great recognition video! Thanks for sharing.
I always think the red breasted merganser just looks more aerodynamic
Thanks a bunch. 🙂
The rare smew is known for it's rather distastefull and unique habit of consuming human flesh,Likely a way of getting certain vitamins and minerals that are not present in it's main diet,According to the RSPB's Latest reasearch
I guess it was a GOOSander that I saw.
Goosanders are larger then their common merganser siblings.
Goosander are actually the same as common merganser. The other merganser is a red-breasted merganser
You mean common merganser
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common merganser and red breasted merganser
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