I was pleased to see some Hooded Mergansers (Lophodytes cucullatus) yesterday when out on my walk. Above are a pair of males. These beautiful little diving ducks re-ignited my enthusiasm for bird-watching nearly two years ago when I first saw them in the midst of a long gray December. I think they must nest further north and fly south to winter around here since I generally see them during the winter months.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)
I was pleased to see some Hooded Mergansers (Lophodytes cucullatus) yesterday when out on my walk. Above are a pair of males. These beautiful little diving ducks re-ignited my enthusiasm for bird-watching nearly two years ago when I first saw them in the midst of a long gray December. I think they must nest further north and fly south to winter around here since I generally see them during the winter months.
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What unusual markings on their feathers! And such bright yellow eyes too.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful capture. Photography and birding seem to go hand-in-hand. Whenever I upgrade my camera, I'll be getting a much longer lens for nature pics.
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