Hammerhead...Hooded Merganser
Jan 30, 2014 14:56:45 #
To me, these are the most extraordinary members of the diving duck family. Their chicks must test their mettle in a spine-tingling, "hair-raising" rite of passage just one day after hatching. Read about their unusual antics here:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/hooded_merganser/lifehistory
On a pond near Charleston SC before the ice storm. Nikon D300 with Nikkor AFS 300mm f4 and Nikon 1.4TC
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/hooded_merganser/lifehistory
On a pond near Charleston SC before the ice storm. Nikon D300 with Nikkor AFS 300mm f4 and Nikon 1.4TC
Jan 30, 2014 20:20:57 #
Hoodies are a favorite of mine! You've done a good job here. Their cavity nesting is similar to several other ducks including Wood Ducks and Common Mergansers.
Jan 31, 2014 07:43:11 #
7awol wrote:
To me, these are the most extraordinary members of the diving duck family. Their chicks must test their mettle in a spine-tingling, "hair-raising" rite of passage just one day after hatching. Read about their unusual antics here:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/hooded_merganser/lifehistory
On a pond near Charleston SC before the ice storm. Nikon D300 with Nikkor AFS 300mm f4 and Nikon 1.4TC
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/hooded_merganser/lifehistory
On a pond near Charleston SC before the ice storm. Nikon D300 with Nikkor AFS 300mm f4 and Nikon 1.4TC
Great job, nice captures. :thumbup: :D
Jan 31, 2014 08:23:20 #
Excellent! Always love seeing the hoodies!! They are like cartoon ducks.
Jan 31, 2014 20:08:10 #
Feb 1, 2014 00:43:37 #
7awol wrote:
To me, these are the most extraordinary members of the diving duck family. Their chicks must test their mettle in a spine-tingling, "hair-raising" rite of passage just one day after hatching. Read about their unusual antics here:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/hooded_merganser/lifehistory
On a pond near Charleston SC before the ice storm. Nikon D300 with Nikkor AFS 300mm f4 and Nikon 1.4TC
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/hooded_merganser/lifehistory
On a pond near Charleston SC before the ice storm. Nikon D300 with Nikkor AFS 300mm f4 and Nikon 1.4TC
Handsome birds. Good shots. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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