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Friday, January 31, 2014

More Mergansers

More of the hooded mergansers from the lake behind our State Capitol. I am so happy to learn that these are year-round residents here, though this is the first year I've seen them. More information may be found at allaboutbirds.org.






You aren't wealthy until you have something money can't buy.
Garth Brooks

Linking with Weekend Reflections and Saturday's Critters.

55 comments:

  1. Nancy's NotesJanuary 31, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    Grat photography! I'm not sure if I've ever seen a hooded merganser! They are very interesting looking, aren't they? Great post.

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  2. IndraniJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Looks like some kind of wooing is going on.
    Great captures!

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  3. Author R. Mac WheelerJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:05 AM


    pretty

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  4. Ruth HiebertJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    I've seen lots of pictures of these ducks and have taken a few myself,but these are the best I have seen.

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  5. TexWisGirlJanuary 31, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    FABULOUS shots! clear as a bell!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Oh I love their hairdo's! The detail in these images are incredible, fantastic capture's Gail. Happy Friday!

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  7. donJanuary 31, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    These shots are so good looking. The color scheme of these ducks is marvelous.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Great shots of these beauties.

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  9. JamesJanuary 31, 2014 at 10:59 AM

    What beautiful ducks! I think I've only seen this type in pictures. Nice shots!

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  10. EG CameraGirlJanuary 31, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Oh, I didn't know they lived there year round! Lucky you!

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  11. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJanuary 31, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    You always find the coolest looking birds.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    Wow, they kind of look like space aliens!

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  13. 'TsukiJanuary 31, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    What a cutie !!! Nice choice for the week indeed !

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  14. Anita JohnsonJanuary 31, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    I always thought the wood duck was my favorite, until I saw a hooded merganser. It is really an incredible bird!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    I am loving these ducks with their convertible tops. Dianne

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  16. renae January 31, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    Oh I LOVE THAT QUOTE by Garth Brooks. So true. I have my awesome family so I am indeed wealthy. wow.

    Thanks for your awesome (((hugs))) today. You are sooooo cool and I love you, I do! ♥

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  17. renae January 31, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    doh, i'm rude!

    This little duck is so fun but it is the way you photograph water, that just blows me away!!!!!!!

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  18. DebbieJanuary 31, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    oh they are so adorable and i adore those cute popping tail feathers on what i assume?? is the male!!

    i wonder if those "do's" require hair gel?? hehe

    awesome photography!!

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  19. VieraJanuary 31, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    such colourful ducks... I've never seen it before... Lovely shots...

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  20. Linda at To Behold The BeautyJanuary 31, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    I was going to ask if that was a crest or if their heads are shaped that way. And then I saw the photos of them with their crests down. Very impressive bird. Great shots, my friend.

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  21. HilaryJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    Wonderful shots, Gail. I have only seen these guys a few times and never real close, so I'm very much enjoyed your fine images.

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  22. LCJanuary 31, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Your photos of those ducks are so striking. I have also browsed though your quotes, favorite things and 101 things. Found you via Dianne at Sshmidkeysscriblins and plan to return for a longer visit. Have a great weekend.

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  23. IrmaFebruary 1, 2014 at 4:05 AM

    What a beautiful colorful ducks!
    Nice weekend, greetings Irma

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    You captured their beauty perfectly, Gail.

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  25. Optimistic ExistentialistFebruary 1, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    They make a cute couple :)

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  26. eileeninmdFebruary 1, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    I just love these cute Hooded Mergansers! Great shots! Happy weekend!

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  27. Bas.February 1, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    geweldig wat is de natuur toch mooi.

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  28. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Some or I dare say most of your bird pictures are of birds I haves not seen so your photos are not only beautiful but educational as well.

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  29. AnvilcloudFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    These ducks are so pretty.

    I like the Garth Brooks quote.

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  30. Brian KingFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    One of my favorite ducks! These are beautiful photos!

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  31. BillFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Great shots of these beautiful birds!

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  32. Waldameise AndreaFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Das sieht ja lustig aus, als hätten sie Ohrenklappen auf.

    Schönes Wochenende
    wünscht die Waldameise

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  33. BreathtakingFebruary 1, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Wonderful captures of the Hooded Mergansers.

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  34. eileeninmdFebruary 1, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    Gail, thank you for linking up to my Saturday's Critter party! Have a happy weekend!

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  35. LouisetteFebruary 1, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    very pretty shots !

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  36. UnknownFebruary 1, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    What incredible images of these amazing birds!

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  37. HelmaFebruary 1, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    Here I am quite envious of Gail.!
    what a great beautiful pictures of a very special duck.
    In the Netherlands these beautiful ducks out.

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  38. JenFebruary 1, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Oh, they are beautiful. Next time I pass through that part of Louisiana, I'll look for them.

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  39. UnknownFebruary 1, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Fabulous photos of these beautiful birds.

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    I never did see the female when we spotted our first and only merganser...maybe I'll have to come back to Louisiana (I would love to actually for that and many other reasons).

    I'm enjoying your quotes -- unlikely sources sometimes but always great!

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  41. hootnonnyFebruary 1, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    I agree with Valerie - they look like ducks gone wrong! Great shots!

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  42. DeniseinVAFebruary 1, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    I love these birds and your photos Gail.

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  43. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyFebruary 1, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    Wow, what incredible birds. Hope you're well.

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  44. Little Wandering WrenFebruary 1, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    These are awesome impressive ducks and photos!
    Wren x

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  45. DeannaFebruary 1, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    Such interesting looking birds and your beautiful captures are always so inspiring!

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  46. BarbaraFebruary 1, 2014 at 11:52 PM

    They are so unique! Beautiful shots!

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  47. Elizabeth EdwardsFebruary 2, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    oh pooh - i could have swore i commented on this post ... weird? maybe some one else has a similar bird - it looks so familiar??

    hi there - hopped over from "Saturday's Critters". nice to meet ya. (we are already good friends, though.) hope you are having a good weekend!! ( :

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  48. ElaFebruary 2, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Oh, they are so lovely.
    Wonderful shot
    Have a nice week :)

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  49. MelissaFebruary 2, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful! I saw some of these guys as I started my ferry ride north of Seattle yesterday but wasn't able to photograph. These are great. I especially like the fourth one down because it's so flattering of the couple.

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  50. DonnaFebruary 2, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    I would love to see these birds in person!!

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  51. sunshineFebruary 2, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Very beautiful and fascinating birds.

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  52. Anni February 2, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Beautiful!!! I especially liked the one of the female looking directly into the camera lens and the male with its tail straight up!!!

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  53. SuzanFebruary 2, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    The Merganser is beautiful!! Never seen this type of duck. Guess when his "hoodie" is up, he's showing off to his female friend?? Lovely shots Gail!!

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  54. Stewart MFebruary 3, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    Great shots - the head crests on the Mergansers are splendid.

    We do get of this sort of "duck" in Australia.

    Just found out I will be in Arizona for a week in about a month - time for a few American ticks!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  55. KarenFebruary 3, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Handsome ducks, beautifully photographed. The male is stunning, but I really like the subtle hues of the female.

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