common merganser drake skipping across the water

bird animal waterbird wildlife duck beak water waterfowl reflection wing nature common merganser drake running high speed surface upraised wings prior close view late day light casting warm glow skipping merganser duck drake action shot mergus water skimming flying fast quick colorful taking winter wintertime lake pond waterfowl wildlife pretty breeding plumage behavior feather feathers bird avian nature reflections vivid red bill serrated beak natural habitat environment outdoor background setting scene birdwatching birding colorado afternoon light male fast