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Clamming Up
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Clamming Up (Melanitta americana)

Black Scoters take advantage of the high tide at Qualicum Beach for a good old-fashioned clam dig. The varnish clams are an invasive species imported in ballast water from Japan. They live in the highest substrate of the beach and are only accessible at high tide.
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Habitat
high tide on shallow beaches
Location
Qualicum Beach, B.C.
Date taken
Nov. 16/07
Scientific name
Melanitta americana
Equipment used
Nikon D200/Sigma 300-800
madamcoolpix
Wow, well caught, it's the first time I see a Scooter stuffing himself! Nice detail in his amazing beak!!! :t: :clap:
 

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North America
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