Long-tailed ducks

A short spin on the cycle down to Scapa Bay. I don't recall seeing the tide as far out as it was today. Birds were feeding all along the shore, including a total of 41 bar-tailed godwit, the most I've seen on this beach. There were also ringed plover, curlew, grey heron, redshank and sanderling. On the water were wigeon, red-throated diver, eider, black guillemot, little auk etc.

It's only the second time I've seen little auk here (or anywhere). They are pretty hard to photo as they dive very frequently.

More shots here.