Cornell:Two scaup species live in North America: the Greater Scaup prefers salt water and is found in America and Eurasia, while the Lesser Scaup prefers freshwater and is found only in North America. The Lesser Scaup is one of the most abundant and widespread of the diving ducks in North America
I have enjoyed these photos very much. Sorry that I didn’t know about them sooner. I know now because I just found we are related- cousins. Your Grandmother Vandervoort was my Granfather Hays sister.
If you would like I should meet and become acquainted. My wife and I live in Amnapolis as I understannd you do. Please contact me by email.
Jim Hays