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Surf scoter  Geotagged,Melanitta perspicillata,Summer,Surf scoter,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

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  1. So nice! Posted 5 years ago

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The surf scoter is a large sea duck, which breeds in Canada and Alaska. It is placed in the subgenus "Melanitta", along with the velvet and white-winged scoters, distinct from the subgenus "Oidemia", black and common scoters.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Eric_S
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Uploaded Aug 17, 2020. Captured Aug 4, 2020 12:18 in 366 Redwing Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/8000s
  • ISO1250
  • 500mm