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Common Merganser (Female)

Mergus merganser

Habitat:

Pond

Notes:

This is the dimorphic female, much more drab than the vividly patterned male.

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4 Comments

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 9 years ago

I have seen ones... from a distance of course! But one day hope to get a picture, if not just a closer look at them.

JoshuaGSmith
JoshuaGSmith 9 years ago

Thanks! Des: You will someday.

ZooNerd
ZooNerd 9 years ago

Ah that is one fine waterfowl specimen. I have never seen one of these out in the wild. some people seemed to have all the luck. Hey that's good thing your very lucky. keep up the good work my friend. nice Shot.

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 9 years ago

Cool! They seem to be getting more and more common around their... hope to see one, one day!

JoshuaGSmith
Spotted by
JoshuaGSmith

Arizona, USA

Spotted on Feb 1, 2015
Submitted on Feb 5, 2015

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