The female on the left. A pair of Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) off the pier in White Rock.
This entry was posted on 2018/10/19 by Robin. It was filed under Birds, White Rock and was tagged with BC, Melanitta perspicillata, Nature, Outdoor, Scoter, Surf Scoter, Waterfowl, White Rock.
They are unique looking birds. Such colorful bill on the male.
2018/10/19 at 9:10 pm
Ruth, Thank you! Their bills are definitely purpose built for a diet of shell fish and such!
2018/10/19 at 10:30 pm
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They are unique looking birds. Such colorful bill on the male.
2018/10/19 at 9:10 pm
Ruth, Thank you! Their bills are definitely purpose built for a diet of shell fish and such!
2018/10/19 at 10:30 pm