Greater Scaup hen with prey

Greater Scaup hen (Aythya marila) swimming with freshly caught prey (likely zebra mussel) that was caught from Lake Ontario while overwintering. Thousands of diving ducks overwinter in the area, feasting on the abundant mollusks.

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  • Title: Greater Scaup hen with prey
  • Description: Greater Scaup hen (Aythya marila) swimming with freshly caught prey (likely zebra mussel) that was caught from Lake Ontario while overwintering. Thousands of diving ducks overwinter in the area, feasting on the abundant mollusks.
  • File name: greater-scaup-hen-prey_1880.jpg
  • Captured: 2012-Jan-09 00:12:53
  • Owner: Greg Schneider
  • Dimensions: 800 x 533 px
  • Tags: prey, female, hen, winter, mollusk, gschneiderphoto.com, Aythya marila, greater scaup, zebra mussel

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