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My First Common Eider
fishercl

My First Common Eider (Somateria mollissima)

I was in Cape Cod for the weekend and saw my first Common Eiders. I believe this is an eclipse male (he has white on his back). I would love to see and photograph one in breeding plumage, so I'll head back up there later in the year to see if I can see them again.
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Habitat
Ocean Harbour
Location
Cape Code, MA
Date taken
06-Sep-2009
Scientific name
Somateria mollissima
Equipment used
Canon 1DM3, 500mm
upnorth
Wonderful shot Christine, exquisite detail for a action shot....thanks for sharing..
 
mali
Absolutely beautiful image Chrissie, I love everything about this un. I have always found these birds difficult to get near, if they are on land, they soon take to the water and head off.
 
Hobbes2
Breath-taking! What a beautiful action shot. I love the way the colour of the eyes mirror the glorious deep blue of the water. Really lovely. What a great first experience of this bird.
 
Adalia
Putting on a fine show for you...well done Christine. :t::t:

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Cora.
 
digishooter
Congratulations. The image has good density through the tonal range; exposre is neutral. Good image. :t: :t: :t:
 

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