These Surf Scoters swam along the top of a wave as it was forming offshore. Just before it crested the birds would dive beneath the curl in search of food churned up by the wave.
Surf Scoter
Country United States
State California
Location San Simeon Beach
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity In or By Water
- Created Timestamp02/06/2022 11:36:33
- CameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II
- Aperture6.3
- Focal Length340
- Iso400
- Shutter Speed1/1600
That must be quite a sight. I like the broad shot to show the behavior.