Merganser Ducks

Mixed-duck formation, Eastern Gap, Toronto Islands

Follow the Leader

A mixed formation of ducks fly through the eastern gap, mergansers playing follow-the-leader with a female long-tailed duck (née old squaw).

Merganzer duckings on mothers back, Massassauga Provincial Park, Georgian Bay

Merganser Riding

Merganser ducklings ride their mother’s back, set against the folded granite of the Canadian Shield in Massassauga Provincial Park, Georgian Bay.  Tagged as related.

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