Mergus serrator
This is a male Red-breasted Merganser off the shores of Chebeague Island, Maine. Medium diving duck. Feeds on fish which it dives for. The male has a green head, double crests and neck with a white neck ring. Feet and legs are orange. Locally also called a shelldrake.
Lat: 43.75, Long: -70.11
Spotted on Mar 10, 2010
Submitted on Nov 10, 2011
1 Comment
Beautiful!