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Help with Scaups

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 9:02 pm

by Sbruenjes

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

Re: Help with Scaups

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:57 pm

by Aidan B

Greater Scaup. Look at the rounded head that is peaked in the front, and the size of the nail.

Re: Help with Scaups

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:22 pm

by Hooded Robin

Agree with Greater, for sure.