#seaducks

common eiders are designed for a life in the sea, specifically the cold northern oceans. they have several special adaptations to survive the cold but here i will mention some of their abilities as swimmers

this year there is a group of common eider in the outer harbor. while in the past it was possible to see occasional visitors on odd days this year they seem to

here's a fun shot i was lucky to time just right as this female common eider Somateria mollissima was preparing to take to flight. they are heavy birds with e

Common Eider Somateria mollissima are resident sea ducks along the coast here. the unique shape of their heads give them a distinct fun personality or appeara