Rare visitor
Surf Scoters have been recorded as follows: the first was a male at Druidston from 29 October to 4 November 1979 (L. Hawkins et al.), followed by an immature at Strumble Head on 13 November 1982, four males together passing Strumble Head on 13 November 1987, a male at Nolton Haven from 14 November 1987 to 5 March 1988, with a second male there on 28 November 1987 and 5 March 1988, a male at Skokholm on 25 October 1990 and a male at Amroth from 3 to 27 January 1991.