I am down in Lawrence County- southeastern Ohio.  Over the past week or so
I have seen 2 Merganzers- at first I saw only the female- I wasn't sure
which type of Merganzer until I saw the male- hooded- so I assumed female
hooded- however, upon examining my guide, the female COMMON Merganzer has a
complete brown head with white patch on neck which is the one I am seeing.
So would a male Hooded hang out with a female Common?  I haven't seen them
literally together- just both in the lake during same time period.

Also one Ruddy Duck

Hayward Chappell
Lawrence County

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Hayward Chappell
766 Private Rd. 3952
Willow Wood, OH 45696

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