Harlequin duck at Seaton Park Aberdeen

A few images of the Harlequin Duck at Seaton Park Aberdeen. Seen on our recent trip to Scotland

Harlequin Duck (1st winter drake)

Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Ducks are usually found in North America, Iceland, Greenland and Western Russia
This bird is thought to be Britains 19th record although a 20th has also been present at Bora in the Highlands this winter.  The first recorded Harlequin Duck in Britain was back in 1862, this bird was found dead and is now in the Mansfield museum.