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Eider Duck

Somateria Mollissima

Photo by Tess J.
Published on Project Noah
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A mother Eider Duck with her chick. Had to tiptoe to get this shot because mother Eiders with chicks are very easily frightened and will abandon their chicks if they feel scared or threatened.

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PublishedAugust 20, 2011

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