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Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis), 16th November 2024
es: Pato Havelda, fr: Harelde Kakawi
IUCN: Vulnerable
Old Harbor Reservation, Boston, Massachusetts
Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett) & Pawtucket traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 1120mm, 45% crop, 1/2000s, f/14, ISO 800
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Long-tailed Duck by Zunaid Khan - buy prints & digital downloads

Long-tailed Duck by Zunaid Khan - buy prints, or license images for editorial, commercial or advertising use.

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Long-tailed Duck by Zunaid Khan - buy prints & digital downloads

Long-tailed Duck by Zunaid Khan - buy prints, or license images for editorial, commercial or advertising use.

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Mesmerized by these Long-tailed Ducks! ✨ These stunning sea ducks, hailing from the arctic tundra, are such fun to observe as they ride the waves. Their presence also hints at another incredible bird: the Snowy Owl. It's fascinating how juvenile Snowy Owls will follow Long-tailed Ducks south, seemingly for a food source. However, young owls haven't yet mastered the hunting skills needed to catch these agile ducks. Instead, they focus on voles, mice, rats, and muskrats. Nature's intricacies are truly amazing! #longtailedduck #snowyowl #arcticwildlife #birding #naturefacts #wildlifephotography #wildlife #CanonR7

Long-Tailed Ducks.

I got lucky with a break in the clouds late afternoon, and found a rather damp spot to lie down, to get as close to water-level as I dared.

On the Moray Firth, in Scotland.

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