RED BREASTED MERGANSER

2 Red Breasted Mergansers were seen on the Curlie today. They are more likely to be seen on either of the Esk rivers. They can be regularly be seen where the South Esk meets the basin but its not often that they visit the Curlie pond.
  These birds have tooth like projections on their bills to help them grasp slippery fish. They dive down under the surface of the water to find small fish and invertebrates.

Red Breasted Mergansers breed by the coast or along fast flowing rivers, where they nest in long grass or among rocks, laying on average 8-11 eggs between April and June.

Les Rae,

First Assistant,

Montrose Golf Links Limited.