Spotted on a canal near Martin Marina in Clewiston.
I didn't do anything to these pictures except crop them. It's the same water, the same bird, and the same stop on my walk. It's funny how the light changed the color of the water over just a few minutes.
The Hooded Merganser was a new bird for me,
so he gets the honor of being linked to WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY. Thank you Stewart.
We also saw a lot of the usual (but beautiful) suspects on our boat trip along the river. I posted some of them here yesterday.
Just the right place to come to identify my bird sightings!
Posted by: Ebie | March 11, 2013 at 07:56 PM
I like the views. Greetings
Posted by: ZielonaMila | March 12, 2013 at 01:34 AM
Beautiful close ups-and what lovely weather! it's -2c in the UK Midlands with a dusting of snow and a keen N. wind!!!!
Posted by: HAZEL | March 12, 2013 at 01:49 AM
They are so cute !!
Posted by: Gattina | March 12, 2013 at 02:01 AM
That is a cracking bird! I'd love to see one. You are right, its strange how rapidly the light can change on water.
WBW will be up in about 5 1/2 hours!!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Posted by: scmonckton@optusnet.com.au | March 12, 2013 at 02:35 AM
This one is so funny and cute ! Yes, colours are changing quickly. The same here where the sky is grey one minute, blue the other one and pink to finish.
Posted by: Annie | March 12, 2013 at 06:41 AM
you got some GREAT shots! love these silly dudes!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | March 12, 2013 at 07:20 AM
lovely photos and what a handsome bird!
Posted by: craftygreenpoet | March 12, 2013 at 07:40 AM
Comical looking ducks! Terrific shots!
Posted by: Karen | March 12, 2013 at 07:44 AM
I always think they look like they are wearing a royal headdress. :)
I love your editing on the last shot!
The sky seems more reflected in the two on the left and maybe nearby grasses on the left.
I know I took pictures of flowers sitting in my window this week and they didn't look the same color in all the shots! :)
Posted by: Carletta | March 12, 2013 at 08:38 AM
What a stunning looking bird Sallie... beautiful images.
Hope all is well xx
Posted by: Andrew | March 12, 2013 at 08:42 AM
Birders tend to neglect looking at ducks Sallie but when you see something like Hooded Merganser you do wonder why. You got some great shots there. By the way we've warmed up now to +1 degrees.
Posted by: Phil | March 12, 2013 at 09:11 AM
What a lovely bird! I love that little patch of white. :)
Posted by: Dana | March 12, 2013 at 09:43 AM
Oh, I would like to see these in person, just so cheerful photos and of course also good ones!
Posted by: Leena | March 12, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Nice pictures! I haven't seen this before either!
Love the second photo where the water gone all green!
Greetings Pia
Posted by: Pia, Sweden | March 12, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Great photos.
Posted by: Neil | March 12, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Great photos of the Hooded Merganser and interesting examples of light on the water.
Posted by: Mick | March 12, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Beautiful shots! We have a hooded couple that sometimes visits our canal but they stay pretty far away.
Posted by: Dina J | March 12, 2013 at 12:08 PM
Beautiful species isn't it?
Posted by: Bob Bushell | March 12, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Cool shots! I learn so much about the semi-tropics here!
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | March 12, 2013 at 01:54 PM
they're the most quaintest little 'duck'
Posted by: Carole M. | March 12, 2013 at 01:56 PM
One of my favorite ducks! Sallie, great shots of the Hoodie!
Posted by: Eileen | March 12, 2013 at 02:30 PM
Congratulations on a new bird! And a good-looking one, too!
Nice photographs!
Posted by: Wally | March 12, 2013 at 02:31 PM
Gosh, these are so good! I have not seen this bird here, but I've heard of spottings in various places. What a great find. You did so well with your SOOC shots. It's so nice to be able to add a new bird sighting to the list.
Posted by: Gail Dixon | March 12, 2013 at 02:57 PM
He is so handsome!
Posted by: Kerri | March 12, 2013 at 03:49 PM
What a great looking bird. You take some great shots.
Posted by: Carver | March 12, 2013 at 05:42 PM
Beautiful pic of merganser!
Posted by: Kusum | March 12, 2013 at 06:53 PM
What a beauty! I really like the effects of light on the water. You are an Impressionist with your camera!
Posted by: SandyCarlson | March 12, 2013 at 07:10 PM
That's an interesting shot and the bird is new to me too.
Posted by: eastcoastlife | March 12, 2013 at 11:39 PM
What a wonderful looking bird, good captures!
Posted by: Mary Howell Cromer | March 13, 2013 at 05:16 AM
Beautiful close ups!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | March 13, 2013 at 05:19 AM
Yes, always light changes quickly and suddenly! It is as if the nature showed me the magic! Thanks a lot for your splendid photos.
keiko
Posted by: snowwhite | March 13, 2013 at 08:41 AM
I'm not sure I've ever seen a bird like that. Very distinctive. Nice photos.
Posted by: Yogi | March 13, 2013 at 09:30 AM
The greenish tinge is lovely. I find colors change from second to second depending on small things such as the tilt of the camera or from where the photographer is standing. Water reflections are fluid grasping at any color that falls into its path.
Posted by: Penelope Postcards | March 13, 2013 at 02:15 PM
wow, what a beauty. Gorgeous shots!
Can you give them a ticket to Arlanda, I pick them up when they arrive. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | March 13, 2013 at 04:12 PM
Dearest Sallie,
What a GORGEOUS bird♡♡♡ Your shots are SO beautiful my friend. I wish I were surrounded with more nature and with more skills with photography p;)
Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: Yamda Miyako (orchid) | March 13, 2013 at 06:14 PM
We have a lot of these birds in ponds around the house during winter. We always watch for them to show up and they are a fascinating group to watch. The women gather in the center and chit chat and the boys play fight around the edge and duke it out over the females. Just like a playground of kids. They are also reserved and never let me get a good picture. So your photos are happy for me to see.
Posted by: Michal | March 13, 2013 at 06:36 PM
Beautiful captures! I've never seen one of those other than in photos.
Posted by: Lindy | March 13, 2013 at 06:41 PM
Oh I love these ducks...
Posted by: RamblingWoods | March 15, 2013 at 11:42 AM