Surf/Black Scoter - Zach Ambrose

ML618923705

Surf/Black Scoter Melanitta perspicillata/americana

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Location

5423 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle, North Carolina, US (34.67, -76.989)
Carteret, North Carolina, United States
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Map
Map Coordinates: 34.6704144, -76.9889987
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

Small sea ducks with black bodies, rounded heads, 5 with pale cheeks (at least one with pale underbody), 2 with yellow above their bills. Floating very near the beach. Observed with scope. Poor quality photo for ID.

Technical information

Model
Galaxy S23 Ultra
ISO
50
Focal length
27.2 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/4.9
Shutter speed
21/10000 sec
Dimensions
2213 pixels x 1587 pixels
Original file size
876.65 KB