The Surf Scoter are cool looking birds because of their unique bill. The Male is impressive with its colorful bill. They are seen in large wintering flocks on ocean coasts where they feed on shellfish.
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22 comments:
Now I know how to identify male Surf Scoter from females :)
They look so busy! And I really like the photo in your header. It is sort of surprising after so much bitter cold and snow this winter how affected I am by photos of the ocean, lakes, trees with leaves, etc.
Great shots of the water birds.
It looks as if you had a great outing and fine birding trip.
Those are some awesome birdies.
Never seen them before.
Lucky you :D
I see the Surf Scoters like to travel in groups. Are they a kid of duck? I've never heard of them before.
I love seeing the waterfowl and I have never seen those before but I don't live anyway near the ocean, but I would love too..Thank you for submitting this to Nature Notes Eileen...Michelle
Around here we can watch the surf scoters diving for larger clams and how they are able to crunch them down for consumption. Quite the free diver.
Those last look like they are wearing a lace necklace.
Great shots Eileen. I am learning so much about these bird through your photos.
lovely photos, specially the second - they look very busy
This are a new bird to me. Their bills are interesting looking. The color actually reminded me of a puffin's bill a little.
Great photos of the surf scoters - which I have never seen! But I especially like the Ruddy Turnstones. Those little birds certainly travel all over the world as they migrate down here for the summer too. I saw two of them just this week-end.
Wow! A whole raft of Surf Scoters! The Loon and the Oystercatcher are nice extras!
Great shots of the Surf Scooter Eileen. They would be lifers for me.
I like the Loon and the Turnstones too.
Nice shots of the Surf Scoters, a bit of a rarity where I am.......
How exciting! I enlarged that second photo to get a better look at those exquisite bills....so beautiful.
Great shots again, Eileen. I really like seeing the surf scoters- crazy looking guys!
I would love to see some of those birds! Nice photos.
Very nice shots =)
Amazing pictures Eileen! All of them. I think they are so special!
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