In the icy coastal waters of the Arctic, this frost-hued diver rides rolling seas with quiet authority. It plunges beneath the surface to harvest mollusks, crustaceans, and marine invertebrates, navigating cold depths with powerful, practiced strokes. What makes it extraordinary is its endurance at the edge of habitability — migrating vast distances and linking polar oceans to tundra shores, it helps cycle nutrients between sea and land. A regal splash of color amid snow and steel-gray waves, yet a steadfast guardian of the far north’s fragile seas.
King Eider 👇
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