Gilmore OLD SQUAW @ 1931 scintillated in the sun's reflection and the long fusiform bodies, accented in length and taper by the long tail feathers, appeared as so many torpedoes whistling thru the air. If females were present that had separated from the males and were likely confused with Harlequin or Steller Eider Ducks. Young and immatures if also present, were in all probability remaining flocking with the females.