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Male Smew - Okay so what we have here! Geotagged,Mergellus albellus,Smew,United Kingdom,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Male Smew - Okay so what we have here!

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The Smew

The Smew is a species of duck It is somewhat intermediate between the typical mergansers and the goldeneyes, the only member of the genus "Mergellus". Sometimes included in "Mergus", this genus is distinct and might actually be closer to the goldeneyes. The Smew has interbred with the Common Goldeneye.

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Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by stephen whittaker
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By stephen whittaker

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Uploaded Jan 19, 2014. Captured Mar 19, 2012 15:47 in 1 Moorend Ln, Slimbridge, Gloucester GL2 7DG, UK.
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  • NIKON D90
  • f/5.0
  • 10/10000s
  • ISO200
  • 180mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.