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HOODED MERGANSER - Composition Sunday

Denver’s Exotic Duck Family: A Rare Sight 🦆✨

During a recent walk through Denver's urban parks, I stumbled upon a truly extraordinary sight—a family of exotic ducks with their adorable ducklings. These unique ducks, possibly Hooded Mergansers, were navigating the waterways, showcasing their beautiful crests and playful nature. 🌿

Urban parks often hide incredible wildlife treasures, and this encounter was a perfect reminder of the biodiversity thriving in our cities. Watching the ducklings dive and explore their surroundings was a delightful experience, highlighting the importance of preserving these urban habitats. 🌸

Why Urban Biodiversity Matters: Maintaining diverse ecosystems within urban areas is crucial for ecological balance. It provides habitat for various species and enriches our city life. 🌳

Getting Involved: Join local bird-watching groups, support urban conservation projects, and share your own sightings to raise awareness. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍

Hooded Merganser, Alligator, Little Blue Heron and Belted Kingfisher

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Diving Ducks

I saw a few divers today, from top to bottom: a common goldeneye, a raft of redheads, a bufflehead, and hooded mergansers. The final image shows two males (with different amounts of spread on their crests) and one female.

Hooded Merganser