I’ve seen many Common Eiders in this area on Cape Cod in the wintertime. This Common Eider was swimming about on Boat Meadow Creek by the bridge in Eastham. I’ve seen it several times and always alone. I wonder how long he will stay in the area…
Have you ever seen a Common Eider?
Source of eiderdown, harvested from the nests AFTER the ducklings leave, according to Wikipedia. No harm to the ducks!
Very cool! I did not know that.