Just east of St. Anthony a few miles northeast of Hibbard, they have successfully raise young before but on private ground in nests build for wood ducks. I continue to see more each year in these areas. Eventually I will find one of their nests.
The male is very beautiful with the female almost a dark brown to a gray. Here crest never gets wet when she dives. Here she dives while he stands watch over her.
Many times he will watch while she dives.
If another merganser comes close to them as they are feeding, he will hiss and chase them off . See that story on my http://wildinidaho.blogspot.com/ blog.
But at other times he is the perfect gentleman escorting here around his area, making sure she get enough to eat. That is until she starts nesting. Then he is off with the other men-folks, sheding his coat of many colors, drinking, eating and doing what most men do when their are off with the fellas - fishing.
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oh, he seemed perfect until the drinking, carousing and hanging out with the guys... same old story, different chapter... :)
Great nature story. Lovely series of shots.
They are terrific! Love this post:)
That male is one handsome fellow.
A beautiful bird to see. Thanks for sharing.
Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Love these birds -- can't see them too often ;>)
I love the hoodies!! You got some very sharp and beautiful shots--I hope you find that nest!
Excellent study. I hope you find those nesting sites I'd love to see them! ;-)WBW
Awesome shots of the Hoodies, Bill!
Wonderful photos, Bill! I hope we get to see ducklings!
Excellant shots! These hoddies can be challanging to photograph.
B.
Nice photos of the Hooded Mergansers and very interesting description of the interaction between the birds.
Lovely creatures! Thanks for sharing,Bill!
Hiya Bill,
What a lovely write-up of this episode of their lives in the stormy water. That picture of him hissing is so funny.
Still, I can't get enough of the eagle in a flying dive across the top of your page.
2jo.co
Wonderful set of images!
I'm with Texwisgirl - funny comment.
Hope you find a nest and we get to see baby ones in the weeks ahead.
Thanks for your visit Bill.
Thanks for comments. A beautiful set of images. Well done!
Not only the bird is beautiful but also the series is fantastic! Great shots.
Great shots of a gorgeous bird. I saw them in the river here and was awestruck.
They are fascinating fellows! I love the looks of them :D
Lovely 'action' shots :)!
a beautiful bird I´d like to see. :)
Great shots...hee hee..all fellas like fishing dont they? :)
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