Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra americana), American subspecies, female swimming.

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Michael Stubblefield / Alamy Stock Photo

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BJY379

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5120 x 3413 px | 43.3 x 28.9 cm | 17.1 x 11.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

13 August 2006

Location:

Jones Beach State Park, Long Island, New York

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Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra americana), American subspecies, female swimming.

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