Smew
Mergellus albellus
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(Linnaeus, 1758)
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Least Concern
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A
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Smew © Nature Guides
Smew - Britain © Martin Loftus
Smew - Warwickshire © A J Haynes
Smew - Hertfordshire © Ian Curran
Smew - Warwickshire © Nigel Kiteley
Smew - Nottinghamshire © Darren Chapman
Smew - Britain © Richard Allan
Publish date: 09/11/2006
A superb prize for wildfowl-watchers on their patch, the beautiful Smew can easily brighten up a cold winter's day. Find out where to see 'white nuns' and 'redheads'.
Publish date: 16/12/2018
Andy Stoddart is on hand to offer expert advice on separating Goosander, Red-breasted Merganser, Smew and Hooded Merganser in all plumages.
Publish date: 25/02/2017
David Campbell takes a look at the enthralling history of Smew in Britain.
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