Smew by danob
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Description
The Smew is one of 3 species of Sawbills that occurs in Europe the others being Goosander (Mergus merganser) and Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator). Sawbills are diving ducks with a small hook at the tip of the bill which also has a serrated edge enabling better grip of fish, its main prey.
This male in its breeding plumage is unmistakable while the female, juvenile and eclipse plumage males all look very similar with their "red head".
During the breeding season they live in freshwater lakes and rivers in the coniferous forests to the very north of Europe and Asia. Like the Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula), with which it sometimes interbreeds, it nests in tree hollows.
Comments (64)
Fabulous reflections and the duck is just spot on! Excellent!
such a wonderful colourful duck....love the water....and the feathers......mmmm what shall I say.....they are so GORGEOUS....I wnet also this afternoon to that park where my parents live, with a lot of gulls and swans..made some nice pictures, they came very close !!!! But to cold for hanging around there.....
Reflections and light are excellent.
Another stunning shot!
Thanks for the description of the species of bird...I wouldn't have known except that it was beautiful. Great closeup and I like the fact that I can not only see the eyes, but that hooked bill as well. The ripples in the water also make for a nice backdrop. Nice one Danny!
fantastic reflections on the water, superb shot:-)
Superb composition, wonderful clearity and depth! Bravo, well done!
Beautiful shot!!!!! We have the hooded merganser here and they are fun to watch!!!
Amazing closeup. A very beautiful image!
It detail on the Smew is unbelievable and contrast well with the swirly soft shapes of the water. Excellent capture and info!
Wonderful photo my friend!!! I like the reflection on the water!!!
WOW... this picture is so lovely I can't even find the right words for it...!!!!!!!! VOTE
Beautiful image...your ducks are prettier over there! The water reflections in the background are outstanding! -jay
Hey Danny, excellent post. Luv those water waves and the clarity of your image.
Very interesting species and a very excellent picture. Aloha
What a beautiful bird!!! Excellent capture!!!
This is brilliant. The clarity and sharpness of the image is breath taking! Excellent!
What a beautiful duck !!! and the reflection on the water is splendid. It's also a peaceful photography, one of the ones I loved. Ciao Danny, a presto. Nathalie
A wonderful shot of this unusual bird. I like the black around his eyes and the feathers at the back of his head. Thanks.
This is what I did yesterday.Ducks turn out nice with a D70.Never seen one like this before though. Awsome texture on feathers.Ripples do make it something too!
Great subject and really nice work with those reflections. I was also fascinated by the little "mohican" on the back of the head.
Always wonderful photography Dan and the clarity is superb
great shot, the reflections are wonderful
Wonderful Image ...showing what's New...with the Smew :]
A most amazing shot. The softness and textures of the feathers has been captured in a remarkable way. Vote!
Perfect shot !
Woww..!!! Wonderful work...!! cool composition and mood...well done.
Lovley Shot & birdie ;) Beautiful ripples and a splendid sharpnes.. Excellent work, Daniel!! Thanx 4 the info as well...Puss & kram
Breathtakingly beautiful!
Superb creature and shot !! the colours, the POV and the light are perfect :)) V