Mrs. Merganser and Friend

This past week I was surprised to see this solitary female merganser duck picking around among the duckweed in the swamp. I usually see mergansers in pairs or small groups, rarely alone. But it turns out that Mrs. Merganser was not alone…she had a turtle friend sitting on a log out there also enjoying the late morning sun!

24 thoughts on “Mrs. Merganser and Friend”

Patrizia M. on December 20, 2013 at 6:58 pm said:

La strana coppia !!! Strana ma molto bella, come lo è la tua foto 🙂
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on December 22, 2013 at 12:53 pm said:
  
  Ha! Sono la strana coppia! 😀
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on December 20, 2013 at 7:07 pm said:

Impressive sort of friend he is…Great photo capturing the daily marsh activity.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 22, 2013 at 12:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot Charlie, glad you liked this moment in the marsh.
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on December 20, 2013 at 8:28 pm said:

Very Cute!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 22, 2013 at 12:47 pm said:
  
  Oh there’s cuteness all right!
  
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vastlycurious.com on December 20, 2013 at 9:14 pm said:

So much action and great low light!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 22, 2013 at 12:48 pm said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed the photo!
  
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acuriousgal on December 20, 2013 at 10:55 pm said:

Great pic..that hair oops familiar….haha

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- Phil Lanoue on December 22, 2013 at 12:48 pm said:
  
  She does sport a rather crazy hair do for sure!
  
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foxleylady on December 21, 2013 at 6:00 am said:

Such a lovely little face she has! The little turtle reminds me of the baby that you photographed, making its way to the sea, last New Year, Phil. I wonder where it is now?

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- Phil Lanoue on December 22, 2013 at 12:50 pm said:
  
  She is a cutie in her own way. 🙂
  We think about that baby turtle all the time and because it was so determined we feel it likely arrived safely in the gulf stream.
  
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Amy on December 21, 2013 at 8:26 am said:

That is a great capture! I can see clearly of her face, hair,… Merry Christmas to you! Hope you’ll have enjoyable holidays.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 22, 2013 at 12:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks I’m happy you liked this photo and hope you have a Merry Christmas as well Amy!
  
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The Dancing Rider on December 21, 2013 at 5:15 pm said:

Love the green and orange accents which coordinate with the turtle (such a cute little guy) and Mrs. Merganser. She is a silly looking thing, with that tuft on her head! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 22, 2013 at 12:51 pm said:
  
  She really knows how to rock that ‘do’ doesn’t she?! 😀
  
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Deb W. Trotter on December 22, 2013 at 12:14 am said:

Love Mrs. Merganser’s do!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 22, 2013 at 12:51 pm said:
  
  Oh yea, she’s got it goin’ on!
  
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Ammi on December 22, 2013 at 11:17 am said:

Hi Phil & Alyce! Hope both of you are doing fine. Wanted to wish you a wonderful festive season and a very merry christmas! Mum & Dad have passed their regards too!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 22, 2013 at 12:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for your visit here Ammi and best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful Christmas!
  
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anotherday2paradise on December 22, 2013 at 6:43 pm said:

Sweet pair of friends, Phil. 🙂

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lost in sweden on December 23, 2013 at 2:45 am said:

A turtle friend 🙂 This is so sweet!

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dweezer19 on December 23, 2013 at 7:57 pm said:

Very beautiful duck-and good taste in friends as well. 😉

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Paula on December 24, 2013 at 4:47 am said:

Merganser duck ….. I would love to meet it in person. Nice shot, Phil!

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