This is a cool little duck, but it is very shy. There were a couple of pairs feeding next in the pond next to the main entrance to Bosque del Apache NWR on the first day there. I love the head and the coloring of the hooded merganser--and check out the big golden eye.

Photo Details: Nikon F100, Sigma 800 f/5.6 APO, Gitzo 1340, Kirk BH-1 w/ Wimberly Sidekick. Provia 100F, f11@250.