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Hooded Merganser

Lephodytes cucullatus

Description:

Hooded Mergansers on Berlin Pond in December (Vermont) is hard to believe. Usually the ponds are iced over. What to look for: narrow, dark bill, male with white breast and black edge, white crest; female with tawny crest and gray breast. Third image is cute showing Mallards dabbling for fish in the background.

Habitat:

Ponds, lakes, coast in winter except December of this year.

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Spotted on Dec 16, 2015
Submitted on Dec 16, 2015

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