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Common Scoter - Svartand - Melanitta nigra
Sjoorre - Sortand -Mustalintu - Trauerente - Macreuse noire


In Common Scoter can be seen at any time of year; it overwinters in varying numbers and is common during seawatches from Skogsøy during migration - which for this species happens more or less all year round.



Common Scoter - svartand
Digiscoped at Alvheim, Øygarden, January 2006








Common Scoter migration at Skogsøy


Common Scoter - svartand
Øygarden, 23 May 2009 (DSLR and 400mm telephoto lens - hand held)











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