These hooded mergansers were on the JKO Reservoir in mid-Central Park, New York. The colourful male is shown first, then the less flamboyant female.
This bird has just surfaced from a dive, leaving her rather wet and dishevelled
These hooded mergansers were on the JKO Reservoir in mid-Central Park, New York. The colourful male is shown first, then the less flamboyant female.
This bird has just surfaced from a dive, leaving her rather wet and dishevelled
ROLLING HARBOUR GALLERY 
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Thanks very much for sharing this, Ann. RH
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You’ve caught the ripples, showing them off in their element!
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It was a very cold day but no wind, which was lucky! Like many species, amazing contrast between the males and females. How different from own dear species! RH
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