Scaup (male) close, Iceland

Undisclosed site, Lake Myvatn, Iceland (June 2017)

This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Danny Green and Paul Hobson.

Also known as Greater Scaup.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Greater scaup (Aythya marila) / Wikipedia
Greater Scaup / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Greater Scaup Aythya marila
Cornell Lab of Ornithology / Greater Scaup Aythya marila

Shooting Time 10:05
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 400

Altitude 290.20m