Mr. & Mrs. Common Merganser

I think he has his breeding plumage. Now there are a few other females in this area and this one attempts to keep them away. If they get aggressive with her then he will attack them for her. Love! Really fascinating to watch them.

[Milanie]

That must be such fun to watch.

[Annie D]

Lovely light

[KWind]

I like how they are looking in opposite directions!

[Rachel]

A martial tiff? Hehe

[Jane Pittenger]

Love the light on the male

[Denise Wood]

Terrific capture :)

[Paula]

Lovely shot!

[Jasper]

I like the symmetry and your title!

[Joan Robillard]

@jasperc Except I should have said Mrs. and Mr. - to match how they are in the picture.

[Margaret Brown]

A lovely pair, well caught!

[Ian Charters]

Good shot

[Graham Thresher]

Fabulous shot.

[Richard Sayer]

And a very handsome pair they make too - nicely done Joan.

[Elyse Klemchuk]

I was thinking the same thing as @kwind - why are they looking in opposite directions :) This is just wonderful! The mergansers, the water, everything!

[Jeff in VT, USA]

Great capture of this duck duo...wonderful water ripples..