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
December 28, 2022 - First image
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