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Archive 2024 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

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p.1 #1 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

I'm not sure why, but I've been seeing more Hooded Mergansers this year and only 1/4 the number of Wood Ducks that I normally see.

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IMG_7943xtdn by Mike Dec, on Flickr

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IMG_7930xtdn by Mike Dec, on Flickr

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IMG_8421xtdn by Mike Dec, on Flickr

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IMG_8408xtdnr by Mike Dec, on Flickr

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IMG_8354xtdn by Mike Dec, on Flickr

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IMG_8333xtdn by Mike Dec, on Flickr

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Apr 29, 2024 at 06:31 PM

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p.1 #2 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

I don't know why that is Mike yet it's great to see you and your lovely photos.

Morris

Apr 29, 2024 at 07:21 PM

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p.1 #3 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

Hi Mike. These are beautiful ! I'm glad to see you posting again, I have been a fan of your work here.

John

Apr 29, 2024 at 07:36 PM

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p.1 #4 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

Wow, stunning set.The very low perspective is amazing.

Birdie

Apr 29, 2024 at 07:56 PM

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p.1 #5 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

Superb set Mike, great low angle on these shots.

Apr 29, 2024 at 08:04 PM

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p.1 #6 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

Mike,

Some great shots, nicely done

Chris S.

Apr 29, 2024 at 09:49 PM

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p.1 #7 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

Wonderful captures, Mike!
Douglas

Apr 30, 2024 at 06:02 AM

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p.1 #8 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

beautiful
I never see the mergansers and only rarely the wood ducks, so you are still way ahead of (my) game!
Scott

Apr 30, 2024 at 06:16 AM

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p.1 #9 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

Excellent images Mike, really beautiful

The low angle makes these magical. YGMV
Great presentation!

Karl

Apr 30, 2024 at 07:23 AM

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p.1 #10 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

Thank you everyone for the nice comments, it's good to back and out shooting some wildlife.

Apr 30, 2024 at 11:05 AM

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p.1 #11 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

Beautiful series Mike... the last shot is really special!

bruce

Apr 30, 2024 at 01:06 PM

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p.1 #12 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

Beautiful images. The calm water looks almost like they're in a bathtub!
Steve

Apr 30, 2024 at 01:33 PM

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p.1 #13 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

I really like all of these shots! Great work!

Apr 30, 2024 at 02:40 PM

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p.1 #14 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

Beautiful collection of photographs.

Dave

May 01, 2024 at 11:01 AM

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p.1 #15 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

morris wrote:
I don't know why that is Mike yet it's great to see you and your lovely photos.

Morris

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johnohio wrote:
Hi Mike. These are beautiful ! I'm glad to see you posting again, I have been a fan of your work here.

John

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birdied wrote:
Wow, stunning set.The very low perspective is amazing.

Birdie

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louie champan wrote:
Superb set Mike, great low angle on these shots.

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csinseattle wrote:
Mike,

Some great shots, nicely done

Chris S.

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douter wrote:
Wonderful captures, Mike!
Douglas

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sbeme wrote:
beautiful
I never see the mergansers and only rarely the wood ducks, so you are still way ahead of (my) game!
Scott

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Karl Witt wrote:
Excellent images Mike, really beautiful

The low angle makes these magical. YGMV
Great presentation!

Karl

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mikedec wrote:
Thank you everyone for the nice comments, it's good to back and out shooting some wildlife.

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OwlsEyes wrote:
Beautiful series Mike... the last shot is really special!

bruce

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Blueridger wrote:
Beautiful images. The calm water looks almost like they're in a bathtub!
Steve

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shredder1656 wrote:
I really like all of these shots! Great work!

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dclark wrote:
Beautiful collection of photographs.

Dave

Thank you everyone for your kind words.

May 02, 2024 at 07:42 AM

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p.1 #16 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

nicely done, Mike. good to see you back

May 11, 2024 at 04:47 PM

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p.1 #17 · Hooded Mergansers on the Pond, April 2024, Minnesota

I think I took a nice picture of a duck, then I see these. Amazing work.

May 19, 2024 at 08:32 PM


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