That male was flying in hot to join the other mergansers in some mating ritual behavior. They are fun to observe as the race across the water, dip and bob, stretch their necks and splash all over the place.
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Cook County
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight), Courtship Display/Mating, In or By Water
- Created Timestamp04/07/2023 18:25:50
- CameraILCE-9M2
- Aperture9
- Focal Length840
- Iso1250
- Shutter Speed1/400