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Published: 2011-03-21 21:55:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 1209; Favourites: 63; Downloads: 0
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A few days ago I had an outstanding afternoon with a wintering flock of Harlequin Ducks in central New Jersey. With some patience they allowed close approach and were in halfway decent light. Harlequins are rough surf specialists, as their preferred habitat is rocky coastlines that are repeatedly battered by large waves. A study of this species indicated that an extremely high percentage have healed fractures from close encounters with waves and rocks. These ducks are tough.Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Barnegat Light, New Jersey
March 17, 2011
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Figgers Jersey would have some tough ducks hangin 'downa shore" hehe
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Beautiful. Great that you got both the light and proximity... I usually see them too far away from shore or on a really grey day.
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Fabulous photograph! I'm jealous ... this is one of the duck species I have yet to see! I guess I've got to take a vacation back east one of these days.
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