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Bird Greeting Card featuring the photograph Surf Scoter Blues by Gayle Swigart

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Surf Scoter Blues Greeting Card

Gayle Swigart

by Gayle Swigart

$4.95

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Our greeting cards are 5" x 7" in size and are produced on digital offset printers using 100 lb. paper stock. Each card is coated with a UV protectant on the outside surface which produces a semi-gloss finish. The inside of each card has a matte white finish and can be customized with your own message up to 500 characters in length. Each card comes with a white envelope for mailing or gift giving.

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Scoters spend the non-breeding part of the year in large rafts on the ocean or in open bays and inlets. They forage almost exclusively by diving,... more

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Comments (1)

David Patterson

David Patterson

Beautiful shot, Gayle! Voted!

Gayle Swigart replied:

Thanks so much, David! :)

Artist's Description

Scoters spend the non-breeding part of the year in large rafts on the ocean or in open bays and inlets. They forage almost exclusively by diving, taking prey from the ocean floor and also taking mussels from man-made structures. They are strong flyers but must get a running start along the water to get airborne. Males actively defend their mates, keeping other birds at bay.

During winter, mollusks and crustaceans are the most common food items. During the breeding season, aquatic insect larvae become a predominant part of the diet. Surf Scoters also eat other aquatic invertebrates and pondweeds.

Surf Scoters probably form pair bonds on the wintering grounds in their second or third year. Nests are built on the ground, hidden by dense brush or low tree branches. They are usually located close to water, but can be some distance away. The nest is a well-concealed, shallow depression on the ground, lined with vegetation and down. The female typically lays 5 to 9 eggs (usu...

About Gayle Swigart

Gayle Swigart

Welcome to my photography website and thank you for visiting! For ordering options--including canvas, acrylic, metal, and framed prints, as well as posters (standard prints) and greeting cards--just click on an image. I will continually add new images so please check back often... “Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the Earth are never alone or weary of life.” -Rachel Carson- **The Fine Art America watermark will not appear on any purchased artwork.**

 

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