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Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

Description:

Female Surf Scoter at Phinizy Swamp NP in Augusta, GA. This species is normally found in oceans, rarely is it found inland in fresh water. The bird was seen for several days and then disappeared, probably heading to more appropriate habitat.

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LoisStacey
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LoisStacey

Augusta, Georgia, USA

Spotted on Nov 3, 2012
Submitted on Dec 2, 2012

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