It might be common for some of you but it is very rare around here.
It nests high up North and winters along the Atlantic Coast and Ireland.
(the pale-bellied version that I posted)
Some would come inland but never more than 1-3 individuals.
I was lucky that it came out of the water and did a short stroll.
Thanks for looking
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