Hooded Merganser

Photo by Julie Custer

Hooded Merganser - Collin Co., April 16, 2016. A rare nest record for Collin County.

Photo by Kala King

Hooded Merganser - Dallas Co., April 12, 2016. Another unusual nest record from White Rock Lake.

Photo by Chris Runk

Hooded Mergansers (juveniles) - Dallas Co., May 23, 2010

Photo by Chris Runk

Hooded Merganser w/chicks - Hooded Megansers are uncommon winter birds, but very rare nesters in North-central Texas. This female with several chicks (9) was observed at White Rock Lake over several days in May and June of 2010.

Photo by Ken Nanney

Hooded Merganser - Ponds in Las Colinas, Dallas County, January 16, 2008

Photo by Ken Nanney

Hooded Merganser - Ponds in Las Colinas, Dallas County, January 16, 2008

Photo by Ken Nanney

Hooded Mergansers - Ponds in Las Colinas, Dallas County, January 16, 2008