I’ve seen this little guy swimming around in Provincetown Harbor a few times but he was never close enough to get a photograph. So when I saw him a couple of days ago I thought I would try again. He still was a bit far away…

He is a Long-Tailed Duck, non-breeding with winter plumage. His colors are gorgeous. Stephanie Ellis, the Executive Director of Wild Care Cape Cod helped me with identification. She is so knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you, Stephanie!

He was just so adorable. One of my friends said he looked like a cartoon duck. I think it looks like someone glued cotton balls all over his head! Very distinctive!