I was pleased to get so close to this female hooded merganser. Often they’re out in the middle of the lake just beyond range. This duck found a quiet spot to enjoy the sun.
Nice! Was there a drake hoodie around? They have such impressive plumage on their head. This female seems to be thoroughly enjoying soaking up some sun.
March 1, 2021 at 12:38 pm
Very nice! She looks so comfy! 🙂
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March 1, 2021 at 3:40 pm
Thanks! A contented looking duck 😊
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February 17, 2021 at 10:34 pm
Sweet shot, Belinda!
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February 18, 2021 at 9:44 am
Thank you, Donna!
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February 17, 2021 at 10:26 pm
She is taking great pleasure in basking in the sun on that rock, which looks a perfect place to do so.
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February 18, 2021 at 9:46 am
I think so too 😊
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February 17, 2021 at 4:53 pm
The rock looks like a turtle’s back. 🙂 Wouldn’t that have been a curious shot? 😉
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February 17, 2021 at 10:31 pm
Wouldn’t that have been great, just a rock though 😊
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February 17, 2021 at 4:37 pm
Marvelous capture!
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February 17, 2021 at 4:52 pm
Thank you, Greta!
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February 17, 2021 at 3:13 pm
Nice. One of those that always runs away screaming when it sees me.
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February 17, 2021 at 4:52 pm
Thanks. They are pretty shy ducks.
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February 17, 2021 at 11:27 am
LOL! Her face and posture made me smile.
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February 17, 2021 at 4:50 pm
Thank you, Deborah!
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February 17, 2021 at 11:17 am
Such a cute little bird! Amazing photograph!!!
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February 17, 2021 at 4:50 pm
Thank you, Kaya! I liked her expression. 😊
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February 17, 2021 at 9:20 am
Very nice Belinda! One of my favorite birds!
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February 17, 2021 at 10:32 am
Thank you, Reed! We don’t see them too often, so it’s always nice when we do.
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February 17, 2021 at 3:30 am
Sometimes, luck is on your side 🙂 Nice shot !
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February 17, 2021 at 8:27 am
Thank you!
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February 17, 2021 at 1:44 am
There’s a lot to be said for a quiet spot; she looks quite happy and smug to have found one.
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February 17, 2021 at 8:26 am
I agree, a contented duck.
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February 17, 2021 at 1:35 am
Nice! Was there a drake hoodie around? They have such impressive plumage on their head. This female seems to be thoroughly enjoying soaking up some sun.
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February 17, 2021 at 8:26 am
Thank you. No, she was enjoying some quiet time.
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