Its a male Hooded Merganser in winter, mating plumage. Quite common around Ludlow in winter. They generally hang in Alaska on the West Coast, and the upper Atlantic coast. They winter as far south as Southern Oregon or on the East Coast, all the way to Florida. Their courtship dance is great fun to watch…
And did you know that tonights moon is waxing gibbous at 98.6% full. Tomorrow night it will be full.
Salish Sea Cruising With Blair, Les, Leo, and Bliss 