Thanks to Leah at Bluebird of Friendliness for the tip on the Mystery Duck ID (shown above). I looked at some pictures of Ruddy Ducks, Eiders and Scoters. I found a great picture of a female Common Scoter in 2nd year breeding plummage that looks like a close match.
Source: Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
http://www.wwt.org.uk
Source: Surfbirds.com
That does look like a good match!
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