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I took these photographs at Pine Creek Marsh in Fairfield, CT this past week.
Sometimes I get the perfect snapshot, and this was one of those times. I couldn't have asked for anything better had these Mergansers posed for me. I love these birds, but I haven't photographed them in awhile. Despite the bitter cold of winter when even ice forms in the salt water, these birds remain, and don't migrate south. But they are skittish. As soon as they heard me approaching, they swam away. I rushed to take my photos, but somehow I managed to get a few good ones of them. I think these are Red-breasted Mergansers, but I could be wrong.
The first photograph is my entry for the following:
I'd Rather Be Birding
Camera Critters
Saturday's Critters
Wild Bird Wednesday
these birds are beautiful with their distinctive head crest feathers and red beak they look like royalty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Mergansers Anni.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Anne. Today I saw a flock of bluebirds (a first for me) as well as a flock of robins. I guess they are enjoying this beautiful, although almost gone, spring weather. I love seeing all the birds photos you have posted. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the Mergansers.
ReplyDeleteBest regards Irma
Fabulous photos!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos well done. Have a good week Diane
ReplyDeleteThese birds with their upturned beaks are, indeed, adorable ... and hardy with their warm feathers. Glad you're sharing your birding world. :)
ReplyDeleteawesome photos...
ReplyDeletehave a great day
I'm a fan of Red-breasted Mergansers too. But I can not usually get near them. Sometimes, birds are better if they are truly wild, even if we can't photograph them.
ReplyDeleteone of my favorite birds but I rarely see them. They tend to be at the coast and I live inland. Nice to see your shots.
ReplyDeleteHello, great captures of the Mergansers. They are one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up your post. So sorry I am late commenting, I was away. Enjoy your day and week ahead!
How I love these birds!! And such great photos. If I'm not mistaken, your pictures show their personality perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this post with us at I'd Rather B Birdin this week.
Precioso reportaje, me han gustado mucho todas las fotos. Saludos desde España.
ReplyDeleteVery nice birds - we don't have any of this sort of duck in Australia, so I only see them in the feather if I get to travel.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne