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Mr. Hooded Merganser
Jan 25, 2023 11:21:31   #
mhbenton Loc: USA, Georgia
 
It's getting to be that time of year here when the mergansers start showing off to attract a mate. These normally shy ducks brave the pond's edge like no other time of year. Perfect for photo ops.


In case you wondered, a merganser is simply a duck that dives and eats fish. This one is a hooded merganser for obvious reasons. Mergansers are also called sawtooth ducks in some areas.



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Jan 25, 2023 11:28:12   #
Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona
 
Wow! What a beauty. If I were a female Iā€™d be impressed!

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Jan 25, 2023 11:31:58   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Excellent shot!

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Jan 25, 2023 11:39:50   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
Great catch.

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Jan 25, 2023 12:11:48   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Great shot

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Jan 25, 2023 13:00:15   #
Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA
 
What a festive spring hat. Just in time for Easter. :)

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Jan 26, 2023 11:08:54   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
mhbenton wrote:
It's getting to be that time of year here when the mergansers start showing off to attract a mate. These normally shy ducks brave the pond's edge like no other time of year. Perfect for photo ops.


In case you wondered, a merganser is simply a duck that dives and eats fish. This one is a hooded merganser for obvious reasons. Mergansers are also called sawtooth ducks in some areas.

Beautiful image.

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Jan 26, 2023 14:12:44   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
mhbenton wrote:
It's getting to be that time of year here when the mergansers start showing off to attract a mate. These normally shy ducks brave the pond's edge like no other time of year. Perfect for photo ops.


In case you wondered, a merganser is simply a duck that dives and eats fish. This one is a hooded merganser for obvious reasons. Mergansers are also called sawtooth ducks in some areas.


Beautiful, MHBenton!

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Jan 29, 2023 14:53:59   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
mhbenton wrote:
It's getting to be that time of year here when the mergansers start showing off to attract a mate. These normally shy ducks brave the pond's edge like no other time of year. Perfect for photo ops.


In case you wondered, a merganser is simply a duck that dives and eats fish. This one is a hooded merganser for obvious reasons. Mergansers are also called sawtooth ducks in some areas.


What a beauty - and you sure got the perfect shot out of the encounter šŸ–¤šŸ¤šŸ¤ŽšŸ¤šŸ–¤

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