Coast Gaurd Red

This is not a sunset shot but reflection is picking up colours of a moored Coast Guard Marine Vessel

 

Greater Scaup GRSC (Aythya marila)

 

Patricia Bay

North Saanich BC

 

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Field Mark Cues ^i^

Front hen shows classic profile - peak at front and sloping back with a bit of a flat spot... if only they were all that easy

 

some general notes below

 

Head shape generally...keeping in mind variance in individuals , as well as postures and 'wetting' after diving etc.

 

GRSC head length is proportional to height

GRSC usually has and/or giving comparative appearance of an overall (larger) rounded head

GRSC - highest point of head is above or in front of the eye..impression is slopes toward back

(and at times even gives impression of a bit of a flat spot,top of head)

Done