Sunday, February 8, 2009

New Challenge: Common Merganser


Most of my common merganser photos turn out like this. Any attempt to get close and they take off. This afternoon there was a pair over 100 yards away that I could just barely make out in my binoculars. As soon as I raised my camera they took off. So let's see if I can get a good photo by winter's end.

Meanwhile, their hooded cousin, while still skittish, poses so nicely on the edge of the falls.


And today, a sweet little ring-necked duck. Pretty far away, but clear bino views.

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