Common Eider landing - East Coast

Adult male Common Eider landing on the water with its wings raised up and splashing water:

Adult Common Eider drake ( Somateria mollissima ) landing on the water - East Coast

Adult Common Eider drake ( Somateria mollissima ) landing on the water - East Coast

Here is a closer look at the action:

closeup of a male Common Eider coming for a landing

closeup of a male Common Eider coming for a landing

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