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| Ocean salinity, currents and tidal action keep coastal waters open in the late fall and early spring, providing habitat for seabirds that rely on coastal waters or open ocean for food. An enclosed bay, estuary, and open ocean create habitat for migrating shorebirds and wintering marine ducks. |
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| Surf Scoter |
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| Surf Scoters are frequently seen off of Plymouth Beach in fall and winter. In October and November, large lines of migrating scoters can be seen winging south, low over the offshore waters. During winter, smaller numbers stick around to feed on shellfish and other invertebrates on the shallow sea floor. By mid-April, most scoters have left the beach to begin their long migration into northern Canada. |
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