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12-FEB-2013 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Male Hooded Merganser

I enjoyed watching a merganser pair at Alton Baker Park, and was able to get a close look at the male.

Nikon D7000 ,AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
1/640s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso1600 hide exif
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Date/Time11-Feb-2013 09:44:49
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D7000
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/625 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent1600
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Barry Ailetcher13-Feb-2013 19:59
nice shot of thid pretty duck never saw one like this
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS13-Feb-2013 18:13
Such beautiful birds, wonderful capture Vern!
Vickie BROWN13-Feb-2013 18:02
Very pretty merganser, love his hood especially! BV
Martin Lamoon13-Feb-2013 17:58
A very good capture of the bird. v
Ed Duverger13-Feb-2013 17:49
Funny hat.
Marcia Colelli13-Feb-2013 14:32
Very beautiful bird. Wonderful capture V
Guest 13-Feb-2013 14:03
Superb work Vern. It just begs to be hung on the wall behind the sofa. V
Clarence King13-Feb-2013 13:44
Excellent shot Vern. Mergansers have just started to arrive in this area. v
Ann13-Feb-2013 07:49
A beautiful shot of this gorgeous looking bird.
joseantonio13-Feb-2013 05:15
Some lovely colors and details.V.
Bob Moeller13-Feb-2013 05:10
I see them from time to time. Beautiful birds, nice job.
coaster13-Feb-2013 04:32
A beautiful shot and bird!
Mike H.13-Feb-2013 04:18
Interesting ducks; great shot of it!
Jack Hoying13-Feb-2013 04:08
That sure is a pretty bird!!
Yi Feng13-Feb-2013 03:51
Beautiful shot!
Steve Thuman13-Feb-2013 03:43
We get them in some of the rivers in the mountains (as well as in local lakes). It's neat to watch a small flock of them swimming up river diving and working the river.they are beautiful birds.
Ruth Voorhis13-Feb-2013 03:16
Great, sharp capture in a beautiful setting.
Carl Carbone13-Feb-2013 03:08
Love these handsome ducks. Nice capture.
paplvr13-Feb-2013 02:45
I'm always very fascinated by this variety of duck. Very cool. Linda S
Ed R 13-Feb-2013 02:20
Cool looking bird.
Bea.13-Feb-2013 01:57
A handsome little fellow, neat hairdo!
janescottcumming13-Feb-2013 01:20
This is quite lovely!
Laura Milholland13-Feb-2013 01:00
Love your shot of him in display like this, Vern. Great job!
Jim Coffman13-Feb-2013 00:59
A very nice wildlife capture!!
Hank Vander Velde13-Feb-2013 00:53
A super shot of this beautiful male vern.
Guest 13-Feb-2013 00:48
wow..some neat looking bird!
Roger Bailey13-Feb-2013 00:39
A nice image, we have seen them at Slimbridge Wetlands sanctuary.
Chris Cochems 13-Feb-2013 00:26
Excelent shot of the hoodie.
Paul Milholland13-Feb-2013 00:19
Nice shot of this cartoon-y looking character. ;-)
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