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Histrionicus histrionicus
More than half of eastern North American population of Harlequin Ducks winters in coastal Maine, particularly outer reaches of Penobscot and Jericho bays. When engaged in behavioral interactions, the Harlequin Duck gives distinctly unducklike squeaks, the source of one of its local names: sea mouse. (Cornell)
Spotted on Feb 2, 2014
Submitted on Feb 2, 2014
12 Comments
Thanks Fyn. I haven't seen that Peterson guide yet, I'll have to look for it.
Beautiful as always Tom. The first image looks soo much like the cover of the Peterson Seawatching guide!
Thanks for the nice comment rams4d.
Nice picture
Thanks venus for the nice comment and promo:-)
SOTD, anyone? great spotting tom!
Thanks Joan and Ashley. Besides being beautiful, Harlequin Ducks are just fun to watch at the edge of the waves breaking onto the rocks.
Beautiful as always, Tom! Such pretty ducks too!
Great series.
Thanks Gilma and gatorfellows for the nice comments.
wonderful series :)
Beautiful!!