While the red-breasted mergansers I normally encounter here are not overly wary of humans and will allow me to approach quite closely before flushing.
However even when flushed the RB mergansers will fly only a short distance before settling back on the water.
A lone female RB merganser takes a break from fishing, resting on a recently exposed stump.
The Meadow Grounds Lake was first filled in 1964. The stump, which still appears to be in very good condition, has been submerged for nearly 50 years.
Beautiful photos! But I still get sad thinking about that lake being drained.
ReplyDeleteGreat action Pictures. The lake is wonderful
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures. The female on the stump is a gorgeous shot.
ReplyDeleteWonderful series of action shots, and that last shot of the female on the stump is fantastic! Too bad the stump is available for her to perch on though.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Love the running take-off.
ReplyDeleteA lot of us and animals will miss the lake. :'(
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