One of the first sounds you'll hear when you visit our Wetland Centre is the distinctive call of our Eider Ducks. Instead of the typical "quack" of a mallard, the Eider's have a unique "aah-woo" sound 🔊🎶 This large sea-duck is the UK's heaviest duck and is a firm favourite at the centre - their regular displays and singing always brings a smile to our face! Come and hear them for yourself - visit us today! | WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

8.5K views · 775 reactions | DYK: King Eiders dive to depths of 100+ feet in search of shellfish, krill, and squid. The species has evolved a large supraorbital process (analogous to a human brow bone) to protect eyes and salt glands from injury. Curious? Learn more: https://abcbirds.org/bird/king-eider/ | American Bird Conservancy | Facebook

When the light is hitting you just right, and you know you look good 😍 Meet our Bird of the Week, male king eider Charles! Charles is just glowing while he shares the captivating courtship display of the male king eider with us! | Alaska SeaLife Center