Originally Posted by ryoushi
Young hen lesser scaup?


Yes. Commonly called blue bills or just bills here. Look at the legs. Way back like that is diagnostic it's a diver. The whitish face, white belly, and blue tinge on the bill all say scaup. The size says lesser. Eyes should be yellow.

Not distinctively marked because it's a bird born this year.

Over water they come in low and fast flashing black and white with a very fast wing beat.

Last edited by MILES58; 12/31/16.