This sea duck thrives where crashing waves and icy waters keep most birds away.
The Surf Scoter breeds across the boreal forests of North America and winters along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. An expert diver, it plunges beneath the waves to feed on mussels, clams, crabs, and other marine invertebrates, using its swollen multicolored bill to grasp slippery prey.
A fearless navigator of the surf, proving that even the roughest seas can become home.
Surf Scoter 👇
