Common Eider


Somateria mollissima

Family Name: Anatidae

Date Photographed: December 28, 2022

Location: Seabrook, NH

…three dark ducks were standing on the shore. Two got into the water and swam away immediately but one stayed. It seemed unbothered and preened itself by the water’s edge as I crouched down to take my shot…

Common Eider

Birds of NH #: 38/278

Avg. Clutch Size: 1-8

Avg. Brood/s per year: 1


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