LESSER SCAUP

 

There has only been 1 record of this rare North American aythya in the county, although that sole bird was recorded for 4 consecutive summers!

 

All the below records are considered to involve the same returning drake

2003   Pennington Flash 1st Jul-23rd Aug  
2004   Pennington Flash 8th Jun-17th Jul  
2005   Heaton Park Reservoir 21st-28th Aug  
2006   Heaton Park Reservoir 24th Jun- 3rd Sep  
2007   Heaton Park Reservoir 9th Jun-3rd Sep