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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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| White-winged Scoter |
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| Nesting in the high Arctic, the White-winged Scoter may be seen on the waters off Plymouth Beach during the late fall through the early spring. Among the three similar black scoter species, the white patches in its wings easily identify the White-winged Scoter. It is a bird completely undaunted by rough seas, where small flocks can be seen diving for mussels and other crustaceans. Surf Scoters and Black Scoters are also found in the waters off Plymouth. |
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