Eider Duck

Close up of a male eider duck in breeding plumage illuminated by warm evening sunshine. Northumberland. UK

About Eider Ducks:

The Eider Duck is the UK’s largest and heaviest duck and in fact is the largest duck found in the whole of the northern hemisphere. Despite their large size they are also the fastest flying of our native ducks. They are very rarely found far from the coast as they rely heavily on their main food source, molluscs, a dependence which as sadly brought them into conflict with mussel farmers.

You can find out more about Eider Ducks here.

If you would like to photograph these stunning sea ducks why not join one of my puffin and seabird workshops.