Eider

Recent sightings

DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
09/05/25EIDERCalvert Sailing Lake, Calvert1M Milne
17:45
Still in the middle of the sailing lake. Many thanks Tim Watts!  
09/05/25EIDERCalvert Sailing Lake, Calvert1R D Andrews
17:30
male. Fantastic find by Tim Watts. After being refused entry a couple of hours earlier I returned later and was kindly allowed in for a quick look to see the stunning drake in the middle of the lake. Light was terrible looking into the sun but nice to see. Watched in the pleasant company of Ben Miller and another birder.  
09/05/25EIDERCalvert Sailing Lake, Calvert1T Watts
15:26
Male, staying middle for 6hrs I was there looking around a lot, seen preening, wing flapping and roosting with head tucked in. Sailing club very accommodating, asked and agreed to let birders in whilst they are there.  
09/05/25EIDERCalvert Sailing Lake, Calvert1T James
11:26
Male. Nice find by Tim.  
09/05/25EIDERCalvert Sailing Lake, Calvert1J E Rose
10:18
Male found earlier by Tom Watts still present.  
09/05/25EIDERCalvert Sailing Lake, Calvert1P R Moon
09:31
Drake in middle of sailing lake. Great find Tim Watts.  

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Records

YearDetails
1993Eider, Hyde Lane, 6th November, Female/immature on 6th Nov.
1993Eider, Linford GPs, 31st October to 4th November, Adult male on 31st Oct and an adult male and female/immature on 4th Nov.
1988Eider, Weston Turville Reservoir, 5th April, 2 females on 5th April.