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Smew - Looking for his mate Geotagged,Mergellus albellus,Smew,United Kingdom,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Smew - Looking for his mate

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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 Dec 26, 2011 15:18 in St John's Rd, Gloucester GL2, UK.
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  • NIKON D90
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO220
  • 400mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.