Eider at Pennington 28th August

[Maureen]

Today there were about 40 eider on the sea near to the jetty at Pennington Marshes at roughly SZ328922. I had good views of the main group then even better views of a lone female very close to the sea wall. Maureen

[simoncurson]

Eiders (and many other sea species) are migrating at the moment from their breeding grounds on Scottish coasts to wintering grounds further south. However this is a very good record. Usually just small flocks are seen and not often as early as August. I expect many are first year birds (born this summer).
If you are nearby it would be well worth going to see these!!
Simon Curson

[Maureen]

There were also at least 4 pairs of eider, possibly more, off the Lymington marshes earlier in the summer, May-June time. Is it unusual to see them in this part of the country in summer? Maureen

[simoncurson]

Some Eider will summer off southern coasts. These are usually those born the previous year, so I guess are like teenagers!!!
However not many are seen so it is always good to see a few.
Simon Curson