Those are Surf Scoters Kurt. They are a cool looking bird. Tough as nails too. They can take some abuse and keep on going.

Looking forward to a trip in January to Florida. Another friend was drawn back to back days on a Federal area on a special draw. Gonna wack Florida Mottled ducks, Black Bellied Tree ducks, Fulvous Whistling Ducks. & plumed out BWT. That should be a fun trip also. Been limited on days this season, but I'm making the best of it when I get out. I don't have as much hate for a duck this year. I guess 2 years of beating then down in Texas, took a lot of hate out of my system.