Common Eider drake landing - New England

An adult male Common Eider coming straight on for a landing:

Throughout the pages 11-14 of my guide to photographing waterfowl in New England region: https://www.greggard.com/location-guides/common-eiders-new-england-ducks I’m describing in great detail where and how I took this photograph. Right know it is prime time to visit this location. Don’t wait!

Common Eider drake ( Somateria mollissima ) spreading its wings and feet as it prepares for landing - East Coast

Photograph captured with a Sony A1 camera paired with a Sony 600mm f/4 GM OSS lens and 2x extender, at 1200mm, using following settings: 1/1600 s, f/8, ISO 1600

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