The variety and, let's face it, visual audacity, of sea ducks is a constant delight. While the body feathers of many species may be largely patterns of black and white, nature has gone all for creative head and bill configurations. The Surf Scoter is a great example of this! Overall it's just a black-plumaged duck-shaped bird.... but look at the males' beaks! Nothing subtle about that!
I spotted this nonchalant female surrounded by potential suitors on a spring ramble with naturalist friends. In theory we were studying the geology of Maine's rocky coastline, but I was constantly distracted by activity in the water just beyond the granite and basalt.
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Reduction linocut, Edition of 20
Image size 12" x 12"
Hand printed on BFK Rives paper
Sold unframed
The variety and, let's face it, visual audacity, of sea ducks is a constant delight. While the body feathers of many species may be largely patterns of black and white, nature has gone all for creative head and bill configurations. The Surf Scoter is a great example of this! Overall it's just a black-plumaged duck-shaped bird.... but look at the males' beaks! Nothing subtle about that!
I spotted this nonchalant female surrounded by potential suitors on a spring ramble with naturalist friends. In theory we were studying the geology of Maine's rocky coastline, but I was constantly distracted by activity in the water just beyond the granite and basalt.
Price INCLUDES shipping within the United States. International shipping for additional fee.