Help with Scaups

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Sbruenjes
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Help with Scaups

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I saw these birds today at Sandy Hook Beach in Monmouth County, NJ. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Help with Scaups

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Greater Scaup. Look at the rounded head that is peaked in the front, and the size of the nail.
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Re: Help with Scaups

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Agree with Greater, for sure.
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