Hooded Mergansers

[Michael Lancaster]

On my first morning walk since arriving in Oliver yesterday, I came across a pair of Hooded Mergansers in the slough bordering Lion's Park. The male was having trouble swallowing a large fish, shaking and adjusting thus making almost constant movements. BIG fish! Species?

The female was not moving - sharper image!

Nikon Coolpix 520.   320-400th sec @ f7.1  ISO 400 about 800mm.

Barry

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M B Lancaster
Currently, Oliver,Canada

[Rick Howie]

Good shots Barry: Is this the new camera? Looks as if it will do well.

 

Rick Howie 

Kamloops

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[Michael Lancaster]

No! My old one. My new one is in Calgary, being collected sometime this month and brought back next month.

Barry

[Bill Baerg]

Looks like a Pike Minnow, Barry! This is the only close-up I have of one. Long head  and jaw!

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[Michael Lancaster]

Thanks Bill. Following morning, I saw two females each with the same species in their beaks on the slough next door. Neither slough has had  direct river water for over 50 years.

 Barry