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Image details: |
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Image Description: |
A large flock of Eiders on a beach |
Image notes: |
Taken on the island of Linga, near to the Gutcher ferry terminal in N.Yell. |
Species in Image: |
Eider |
Date: |
1971 |
Area: |
Yell |
Old Haa Image Reference Number: |
btc00559 |
General details: |
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Common Name |
Eider |
Latin Name |
Somateria mollissima |
Shetland Name |
Dunter |
Latin Group Name |
Anseriformes |
Latin Family Name |
Anatidae |
Common Family Name |
Swans, Geese and Ducks |
Description |
A breeding resident. In recent years breeding numbers have greatly decreased. The reason for this has been difficult to establish.
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