A captivating Goosander while swimming and diving (00001186)

Fascinating Goosander Swimming in Water

Description: The Goosander, also known as Mergus Merganser, is a duck-sized water bird renowned for its excellent diving skills. Witness how it gracefully dives below the water surface in search of fish and small crustaceans. This majestic creature is capable of diving from mid-flight and particularly favors eels. After each dive, it resurfaces with a prey fish clutched in its beak.

Location: Alaska/Katmai, Brooks River, USA

Date of Capture: 15.09.1998