A male Surf Scoter (Malanitta perspicillata) is a diving duck common to most of North America.
His distinctive bill gives him look different than anything else.
Surf Scoter
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Country Canada
Location Off the pier at White Rock, B.C.
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity In or By Water
- Created Timestamp11/28/2016 15:21:03
- CameraCanon EOS 70D
- Aperture8
- CreditROBIN LAMB
- Focal Length600
- Iso800
- Shutter Speed1/200
- Orientation1
This is one of the best pictures of a Surf Scoter I’ve seen! You captured colors on the bill nicely. I also love the color/texture of the water. Well done!
Thank you, Mike! They are definitely a distinctive bird!
Such an interesting looking bird. Love the colors. Great picture.