One of about 100+ black scoters feeding in the waters of the Indian River Inlet along with eiders, cormorants and a single harlequin duck pair which was the subject of the day’s outing.
Black Scoter
Country United States
State Delaware
Location Delaware Seashore State Park, South Inlet
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild, In or By Water
- Created Timestamp02/05/2026 17:29:39
- CameraCanon EOS R6 Mark III
- Aperture7.1
- CreditSteve Shaffer
- Copyright2026 Steve Shaffer
- Focal Length600
- Iso1000
- Shutter Speed1/2500
Great looking bird!
Nice shot – I love that it’s smiling!