Merganser Ducks
May 3, 2013 00:25:06 #
I heard from a friend that these ducks do not fly that much because of long legs??
Common Merganser Pair
May 3, 2013 05:26:11 #
dannyp59 wrote:
I heard from a friend that these ducks do not fly that much because of long legs??
They do fly but need a running start. here is a pano of a red-breasted merganser taking off
May 3, 2013 14:32:37 #
mborn wrote:
They do fly but need a running start. here is a pano of a red-breasted merganser taking off
mborn,
Your pano reminds me of a Merganser Derby.
Seriously, these birds are really good looking and both the pictures in this post are great.
Tom
May 3, 2013 15:17:17 #
Most of the diving ducks have trouble getting airborne. Their legs are placed farther back for better propulsion underwater and their body shape is more streamlined. As said before, they need to get a running start before they can take off.
Dabbling ducks, like Mallards can rise directly from the water with a very high climb rate.
Nice photos!
Dabbling ducks, like Mallards can rise directly from the water with a very high climb rate.
Nice photos!
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