Hooded Merganser nestbox

One of several nest boxes used by these ducks as well as wood ducks. She is sitting on 12 eggs and never minded the camera peeking in once in a while.

Happy Family

Came home to find on our pond that a mother Hooded merganser duck was raising this mixed family. 7 ducklings are wood ducklings and 4 are Hooded merganser ducklings. They are so cute.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology