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The Hooded Merganser finds its prey underwater by sight. The merganser can actually change the refractive properties of its eyes to enhance its underwater vision. In addition, the nictitating membrane (third eyelid) is very transparent and probably acts to protect the eye during swimming, just like a pair of goggles. All About Birds

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Hooded Merganser

Date Submitted: March 12, 2010

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 3/10/10

Observation Time: 1:00 p.m.

Observation Location: Gavins Pond

Plant or Animal? Animal

Common Name: Hooded merganser

Scientific Name: Lophodytes cucullatus

Photo: None

Comments: There were two males and a female hooded merganser diving very frequently. Also saw one common merganser, several ring-necked ducks, and a pair of wood ducks among a large number of Canada geese.

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Hooded Merganser, 11/14/10

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