Common Eider taking off - New England

Adult male Common Eider running on water and flapping its wings as it is about to take off

Adult Common Eider drake ( Somateria mollissima ) running on water - East Coast

Even though I took this photo at 600mm on a full frame camera, there were other ducks flying at the 200-400mm range. More information below…

Here is a closer look at the action:

closeup of a male Common Eider running on water

and as usual, I had trouble picking my favorite crops, as I also liked the panoramic version of this photo:

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With Summer season ending, I’m already thinking of Winter and photographing ducks. For sure, I will be visiting this amazing location where you can photograph wintering Common Eiders, and other ducks, at times at very close distance. Soon, I will be releasing new guide / ebook with information on where and how I’m taking photographs of these ducks for the best results. Currently, you can preorder it for a discounted price, here: https://www.greggard.com/location-guides/common-eiders-new-england-ducks

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Here are some of my favorite waterfowl guides for a quick read (to save money buy used books):