Common Goldeneye in St. Louis County
2010-01-31

Common in St. Louis County in the Winter season

Presumed Common Goldeneye X Hooded Merganser at Canal Park, Duluth, Minnesota, 31 January 2010. This apparent hybrid was first found by Karl Bardon 10 January 2010. Several hundred Common Goldeneyes and a female-plumaged Hooded Merganser were present for direct comparison. Additional images at http://www.flickr.com/photos/cochon/sets/72157623199999857/

Peder H. Svingen, Nikon P80, f4, ISO 64.