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Red-breasted Merganser

This Male Red-breasted Merganser was perfectly at home in a good wave on a very windy day. These ducks are members of a group called ‘sawbills’ because of their long, narrow bills with saw-like ‘teeth’ which are very efficient at gripping their fish prey. They are excellent under water swimming fish catchers.

 

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Uploaded on October 8, 2024
Taken on March 27, 2023