The Goosander - a master of diving and hunting at Brooks River in Alaska (00001179)
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Description: The Goosander, also known as Mergus Merganser, is a fascinating water bird known for its excellent diving and hunting skills. This image captures a Goosander capturing its prey in the clear waters of Brooks River in Alaska. With its duck-sized body, it dives below the surface to hunt for fish and small crustaceans. Eels are particularly high on the menu for this skilled hunter. Almost every time he resurfaces, he already has a prey fish in his beak.
Location: Alaska/Katmai, Brooks River, USA
Date of Capture: 15.09.1998