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Eider Duck

Somateria Mollissima

Notes:

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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1 Comment

they are so cute!

Tess J.
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Tess J.

Scotland, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jun 23, 2011
Submitted on Aug 20, 2011

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