Five images. This is the fifth of six posting of a series entitled "LOVE IS IN THE AIR"---Click "Previous" for postings 1,2,3&4.

In this series, a lonely male Hooded Merganser courts a beautiful young Goldeneye "CHICK" as there were no female Hoodies around.

On several occasions, he seems to have persuaded the lady, but alas...................

The above image: "Now, where did she go? All I wanted was to get hitched properly."


"Scat little Hoodie. Now leave MY GIRL alone!"


"Come on Honey, I'm taking you home."


"Bye Hoodie :("


And Off they go..................Poor lonely Hoodie.

Click "Next" for final posting, posting # 6.

To go to the beginning of the entire series, click http://www.pbase.com/hankvv/image/111049408