April 1, 2010

Hooded Merganser

Along with the Common Mergansers from yesterday's post, were a bunch of Hooded Merganser. They stayed in a tight group, so I was able to put a tree between us and get about 40 feet closer.






My favorite picture is the second one where they look like they are swimming in a circle. During the earlier in the day observation, I saw two Hooded Mergansers fly up into the trees. This is the first time I've seen this and after a little reading I found that these ducks nest in tree cavities so the behavior is not a strange one.

4 comments:

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Beautiful.This is one duck I have not seen and hope to change that this year.
Blessings,Ruth

Lynne at Hasty Brook said...

That second picture reminded me of a square dance.

Do-si-do!

Bonnie said...

What fun to see open water and the birds enjoying it!

The Early Birder said...

Another species I've never seen although there is one in UK at the moment. I see your 'hide and seek' method is working well.
Happy Easter & thanks for the 'Eggs'. FAB.