Cape May New Jersey August 2004

Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus

Cape May New jersey, August 2004.

Adult breeding as the scapulars are redish/purple.

Glossy Ibis
 

Wood Duck Aix sponsa.

Cape May New jersey, August 2004.

Adult male non-breeding.

Wood Duck
 

Black Duck Anas rubripes

Cape May New jersey, August 2004.

Adult male, we noted Mallard hybrid not uncommon.

Black Duck
 

Common Eider Somateria mollissima

Cape May New jersey, August 2004.

Eclipse male, note shape of bill.

 

Eider
 

Common Eider Somateria mollissima

Cape May New jersey, August 2004.

Eclipse male.

Eider
 

Black Scoter Melinatta nigra

Cape May New jersey, August 2004.

Eclipse male,

Black Scoter
 

Black Scoter Melinatta nigra

Cape May New jersey, August 2004.

Eclipse male, note shape of yellow orange "bulb" to upper mandible.

Black Scoter
 

Black Scoter Melinatta nigra

Cape May New jersey, August 2004.

Eclipse female.

Black Scoter
 

Black Scoter Melinatta nigra

Cape May New jersey, August 2004.

Eclipse female.

Black Scoter
 
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