Does anyone have thoughts on this weird duck seen from the Reykjavik sea
wall? Large duck, dark brown but for a white breast and a white eye stripe.
One shot with a common eider for scale. Sometimes on its own, sometimes
associating with the eiders.

https://eelpi.dreamwidth.org/file/193930.png

https://eelpi.dreamwidth.org/file/193626.png

https://eelpi.dreamwidth.org/file/193355.png

https://eelpi.dreamwidth.org/file/193161.png

My first thought was some kind of hybrid? It reminds me of some of the
domestic-type mallards in apearance, but I wouldn't expect to find a
mallard on the ocean.

All suggestions gratefully considered!

Louise Rutter
Kirkland