@hashygeek The Velvet Scoter is a black sea duck. It has a long bill, a thick neck and a pointed tail. In flight, it shows a white patch on the rear of the wing – this can also be seen when birds sitting on the sea flap their wings. This Schedule 1 species does not breed in the UK, but is a winter visitor to the east coast, especially in Scotland, Norfolk and north-east England. The large flocks in winter are at risk from oil pollution and depleted fish stocks. Schedule 1 protection means it is an offence to disturb this bird.