This red breasted merganser duck has clearly mastered the aquatic version of the "head in the sand" move. It seems to be trying to find something so quickly that it forgot the rest of its body is still very much on display. While it looks like a comedic pose, this is actually a powerful and efficient hunting maneuver. This bird is likely deep in concentration, focused on catching one of the small fish it needs to eat, completely unaware of how ridiculous it looks from above.

I’m 'shore' I left my lunch down there somewhere . . . 🦆🌿🪶🦉🍁

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These #RedBreastedMergansers made a surprise appearance in the pond by my place last year. They breed farther north and winter farther south than any other American merganser. Also known as #Sawbills for their serrated beaks, these birds sport a notably shaggy crest.

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Impossible not to fall in love with a city whose central downtown lake or "pond", Tjörnin, has Goosanders and Mergansers, as well as Tufted Ducks, as well as the more common Mallards. I 🩷 Reykjavik.

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Drake Goosander baring its teeth at Brent Reservoir this morning. Surprisingly relaxed around people but not so keen on the Coots! #londonbirds #sawbills #jaws 😬 And a #patchtick too! ✅🍷