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05-Feb-2019 Donald E. Casavecchia

Common Merganser (Female)

Bentonville, Virginia

Because of the nice weather (75° mid-afternoon), went to Shenandoah River State Park and hiked along the river. Spotted two males flying upstream; and this female feeding in the rapids.
She was very 'spooked' by the three of us walking the horse trail; only managed a couple of quick shots through the heavy brush along the river's edge.
Best viewed in 'original' size.

Nikon D800 ,AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G with TC-20 E II
1/250s f/9.0 at 600mm iso400
DX Image Cropped 5x7" Landscape Size Reduced for Internet Viewing full exif


other sizes: small medium large original auto
fotabug09-Feb-2019 05:09
They are beautiful. The Common merganser doesn't look so common!
Suzanne Lanthier08-Feb-2019 20:59
Nice one, Con !
hayl07-Feb-2019 23:53
A nice addition to your nice weather and nicely photographed.
Martin Lamoon07-Feb-2019 22:20
Well spotted
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Tom Munson07-Feb-2019 20:15
Nice shot, Don. Looks a little windy.
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