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8.00" x 6.00"
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Surf Scoter Blues Art Print
by Gayle Swigart
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Surf Scoter Blues art print by Gayle Swigart. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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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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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
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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David Patterson
Beautiful shot, Gayle! Voted!
Gayle Swigart replied:
Thanks so much, David! :)