Hi,
A female smew has become the latest visitor to Saltholme this winter. This little duck will have made the short hop across the North Sea to avoid the freezing temperatures that occurred on the continent recently.
The smew has been commuting between Saltholme and a nearby site called Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park. Whilst at Saltholme, she tends to be seen in front of Paddy’s pool hide.
If you hear someone refer to the female Smew as a ‘redhead’ you’ll soon click onto why. Take a look at the photograph below captured by Ian.
Cheers,
Adam