After taking many images of the male HOME, the female flew in to join him and after drinking some water, had to “pretty up” to raise his hood once again!
Hooded Merganser
Country United States
State Delaware
Location Prime Hook NWR, Turkle Pond
Gender Both Male and Female (in same image)
Age Adult
Activity In or By Water, Preening
- Created Timestamp03/26/2026 13:10:57
- CameraCanon EOS R6 Mark III
- Aperture13
- CreditSteve Shaffer
- Copyright2026 Steve Shaffer
- Focal Length1115
- Iso4000
- Shutter Speed1/1250