Mergansers

The Common Mergansers returned to the area this past week.  They were spotted in the pond between the 17th and 18th holes that has an air diffuser system that prevents the water from freezing over in the winter.  This is a great spot for some early season bird-watching.

 

The male is predominantly white with a green head and can be seen from quite a distance.

 

 

The female has rust colored plumage on her head with a grey body.  Both photos were taken with my new Canon SX50 at full zoom.