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.
