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Lesser scaup

Aythya affinis

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

small diving duck with bluish bill and yellow eyes

Habitat:

spotted from dock on the Indian River

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Lesser Scaup

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Comments (2)
auntnance123
This was the largest single raft of ducks we've seen this year. The photo was taken in the late afternoon and it appears they are settling down for the evening.

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PublishedFebruary 17, 2012

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