I’ve had numerous times when I’ve seen male Hooded Mergansers boss around Mallards. He seems to make them dabble as he swims around picking up the scraps. And if the Mallards walk up on hard ground he will patiently wait for them to return. It’s really quite amusing.
Hooded Merganser
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Chicago Botanic Garden
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild, In or By Water
- Created Timestamp12/02/2020 20:51:51
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Great shot of the Hooded Merg! I’ll have to watch them more closely next time I see one near mallards.
Beautiful colors