Harlequin Duck Histrionicus histrionicus

Often known simply as Harlequin.

There were six here, but I probably didn't capture all six in my photos.

Harlequin Ducks, Clover Point, Vancouver Island (British Columbia, Canada), 12th September 2006

Harlequin is a rare vagrant in the UK, the vast majority of records coming from the north of Scotland. I saw the bird that over-wintered at Wick in early 1991 and then this one which happened to coincide with a visit to the Hebrides.

Harlequin Duck, Col, Lewis (Outer Hebrides, UK), 15th May 2004

I think this pair had over-wintered in Monterey Bay. They were seen at the start of a pelagic boat trip out into the bay.

Harlequin Ducks, Monterey Bay (California, USA), 30th April 2005

This was one of over 100 seen at this site.

Harlequin Duck, Campbell River, Vancouver Island (British Columbia, Canada), 12th September 2006