Small duck with slender bill and flamboyant oversized head. Hood can be raised or lowered changing the shape of the head. Look for Hooded Mergansers on small bodies of freshwater. In summer, these small ducks nest in holes in trees, often near freshwater ponds or rivers. For winter, they move to larger bodies of freshwater.
The Eastern Screech Owl is a small owl that is relatively common in Eastern North America. Two color variations are referred to as "red or rufous morphs" and "gray morphs". This is the "red morph".
The Northern Saw-Whet owl is a small owl native to North America. They are close to the size of an American robin. The northern saw-whet owl has a round, light, white face with brown and cream streaks; they also have a dark beak and yellow eyes.
