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Photo 2 - Eider Nest

This image above shows a picture of an eider nest in Maine. Eggs were collected, and transported to USGS-Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, MD. These hatched out on center, and became part of the captive colony.
This image above shows a picture of an eider nest in Maine. Eggs were collected and transported to USGS-Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, MD. These hatched out on center, and became part of the captive colony.
Photo Credit: Dr. Glenn Olsen - USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center 2004
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