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Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

Photo by HemaShah
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37.9729, -122.001

Field Notes

Description:

Eating Crayfish.

Habitat:

pond

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (13)
HemaShah
Thanks Sachin! Was able to observe the behaviors of both male and female very well.They continued doing what they were in spite of being a little uncomfortable in my presence.
HemaShah
Thanks Joshua. After it was done swallowing the fish it immediately started splashing and bathing and finally relaxing.
HemaShah
It must have dived continuously for at least 45 minutes before it got lucky!Must have been very hungry by the time he caught the cray fish!
HemaShah
Glen,it was done in a very matter of fact way!!
HemaShah
Here is the female, http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/18780053
HemaShah
Two days ago, I put a picture of the Mrs. doing that!
Glen Marks
Great series Hemma. Can't beleave he got the whole thing down, lol.
HemaShah
Thank you ,Ali. they swallow the entire crayfish!
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PublishedMarch 13, 2013

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