More Hooded Merganser Fun

Time to check out the Hooded Mergansers again on the way home. They are only here a relatively short period and for some reason I still get a lot of enjoyment of watching and photographing them. They weren't doing all the mating rituals like they were last visit but were nice and close just swimming around like this female.



Several males were still around, as well.



I love all the different shapes these bird can make with their head feathers. From full circles to medium squared-off tabs.



The females are usually seen diving for food often and their head feathers are usually flat but even they can get that styled up round look.



How about a nice dart-shaped triangle?



The Hooded Merganser will be heading out sooner than I like to think about. For now, I can get the pleasure of hanging out with these amazing divers for a little while every Sunday.



Had some better lighting today. A lot of rain in the past and forecast for the near future. Wonder how they look with drops all of the surface. Hmmm...