Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) (2)
- Reported Dec 22, 2025 10:16 by Marleny Rafferty
- Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6553787,-73.9686421&ll=40.6553787,-73.9686421
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S289702020
- Comments: "I spotted this pair on the lake while searching for the Thayer's Gull. Juan Salas was there to help confirm ID, (thank you Juan). A pair of adult female common mergansers. Sharp, clean break of brown head and body. Unfortunately, only got 2 pics before they flew off heading west towards Green-wood Cemetery. Will post my 2 pics."
- Reported Dec 22, 2025 10:16 by Marleny Rafferty
- Prospect Park--Prospect Lake, Kings, New York
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=40.6553787,-73.9686421&ll=40.6553787,-73.9686421
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S289702020
- Comments: "I spotted this pair on the lake while searching for the Thayer's Gull. Juan Salas was there to help confirm ID, (thank you Juan). A pair of adult female common mergansers. Sharp, clean break of brown head and body. Unfortunately, only got 2 pics before they flew off heading west towards Green-wood Cemetery. Will post my 2 pics."
Something to think about for the New year:
What is success?
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
What is success?
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
