My usual experience with mergansers is that they are shy and stay well out of photographic range. This had the opposite problem.
Hooded Merganser
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Chicago Botanical Garden
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity In or By Water
- Created Timestamp12/05/2020 15:58:49
- CameraNIKON D7500
- Aperture8
- Copyright© 2020 Graham Deese
- Focal Length500
- Iso1600
- Shutter Speed1/1600
Love your pictures. They are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
How the heck did you get so close to the Hooded Merg? You’re right- they usually stay well off-shore.