I observed and photographed a male King Eider in subadult plumage at Colonel Samuel Smith Park this afternoon. It was feeding close to shore in a bay on the north side of the southern peninsula, opposite the Marina, with a group of Scaup, Red-breasted Mergansers and other duck. There was also a Peregrine Falcon harassing gulls and resting on the Marina slips. I will submit photos of the King Eider to OFO for potential posting.
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