Seeing a White-winged Scoter was also a treat. I've seen one only once before and was too far away for decent pictures. For my son, this was one for the life-list.
The male White-winged Scoter has has a distinctive comma-shaped white patch around it's eyes. It's eye's are white, as well.
Male White-winged Scoter either preening or scratching an itch.
White-winged scoter at sea.
I believe this Scoter was attempting to nap on the frigid ocean waters until we interrupted him.
You got some really neat images of this bird, Susan. It's one that would like to see close-up too.
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