Hooded Merganser male

A most uninspiring photo, for sure, but it's the first photo I've ever been able to get of a Hooded Merganser, and I wanted to add it to my Birds of Alberta 4 Set : ) These ducks are rare to uncommon in Alberta, April to October, though some might overwinter on open water. This handsome male was at the far end of the lagoon at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary yesterday, so this was the best shot I was able to get. I was with friends, otherwise I would have waited in the hope of getting a little closer : ). Apparently, Hooded Mergansers are one of the most sought after ducks by birdwatchers.