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Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)

With many of his waterfowl friends on Beaver Lodge pond. First visit to Sherburne NWR this year.
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Habitat
Look for Hooded Mergansers on small bodies of freshwater. In summer, these small ducks nest in holes in trees, often near freshwater ponds or rivers.
Location
Sherburne NWR, Princeton, Minnesota, USA
Date taken
April 8, 2025
Scientific name
Lophodytes cucullatus
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Such a striking chap with smart black and white colors. Fabulous lighting showing great focusing, colors, detail, and setting. Top-marks Ozprey!
 

Media information

Category
North America
Added by
Ozprey1
Date added
View count
70
Comment count
4

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS Rebel T6
Aperture
ƒ/6.3
Focal length
200.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1000 second(s)
ISO
250
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
Hooded Merganser_MG_8215.jpeg
File size
219.5 KB
Date taken
Tue, 08 April 2025 5:46 PM
Dimensions
1245px x 830px

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