There are so many different kinds of winter birds at Herring Pond, you never know what you will see. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
“The Hooded Merganser is a small duck with a slender bill and a flamboyant oversized head. The hood can be raised or lowered, changing the shape of the head and the white patch.”
Have you ever seen a Hooded Merganser? Beautiful bird, don’t you think?
Hooded Merganser Fun Fact:
“These birds are able to catch fish by direct underwater pursuit, remaining submerged for up to 2 minutes. They resurface to swallow their prey, turning it around so it is swallowed headfirst. This method avoids injury from the spiny fins of some types of fish.”
https://seaworld.org/animals/facts/birds/hooded-merganser/
Very interesting, especially about flipping the fish!! Thank you!