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    Long-tailed Duck / Clangula hyemalis

    : Non-breeding. early Jun-mid Sep, mostly on the .

    : on salt water late Oct-early May with from late Sep and to late May. No records from fresh water.

    Miscellany: Some may not recognize the name Long-tailed Duck. It used to be Oldsquaw but was changed by taxonomic authorities for cultural reasons in 2000. By whatever name, they are impressive divers having been documented to reach depths of almost 200 feet. They're also members of the very small club of birds known to breed at or beyond 80 N latitude.

    You can learn more about Long-tailed Ducks and see images here.

    Last Updated: October 10th, 2022