Bad hair day for a Red-breasted Merganser. The squally showers, (read horizontal rain), did abate, it was still somewhat breezy. South Walney.

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@BertSgroggins
This is really funny! They're (usually) so dignified
@ancientsounds I think it was embarrassed, got out and walked to the next pool :)
@BertSgroggins
We get one or two around this time in Poole Harbour
@ancientsounds Fairly common around here, although last year was the first successful breeding on South Walney for many years.