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Long-tailed Duck Pair AK SER'14
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Long-tailed Duck Pair AK SER'14 (Clangula hyemalis)

This species is one of the most common few waterfowl breeders on ponds/lakes in Alaska's arctic tundra and near tree-line.
Habitat
Small lake
Location
Small lake near Snake River off Teller Road, Nome, Alaska
Date taken
29 May 2014
Scientific name
Clangula hyemalis
Equipment used
Canon 7D, 500 mm F4 II + 1.4x
Great shot of these beautiful ducks! I've only seen them in winter plumage, this is a treat to see them in breeding plumage.
 
Opus Editor
Excellent photo showing summer plumage of male and female. Added to the Opus article to illustrate these distinctive plumages.
 

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