2007

NU1735 : Eider Ducks

taken 17 years ago, near to Bamburgh, Northumberland, England

Eider Ducks
Eider Ducks
Eider Ducks: these handsome sea ducks have a long association with the North-east coast and can be seen in several locations, including Harkess Rocks. On the Northumberland coast the eider population is currently between 1,500 and 2,000 nesting birds.

The Eider duck was protected by St Cuthbert, an early Northumbrian saint, who offered them sanctuary on the Farne Islands in the seventh century. For this reason it is known locally as "Cuddy's duck". The eider duck has been selected as the logo for the Northumberland coast.

Bed covers are made from the downy feathers of eiders collected from their nests – the eiderdown.

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NU1735, 249 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Richard Rice   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 10 April, 2007   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 14 April, 2007
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NU 178 358 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:36.9607N 1:43.1281W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NU 178 357
View Direction
NORTH (about 0 degrees)
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Image classification(about): Geograph (Fourth Visitor for NU1735)
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