Hooded Mergansers - Colony Farm, BC
Momma keeping one eye on the rif raf taking pictures while baby takes a rest snuggled in. This pair was in the drainage canal for Colony Farm at the intersection north of the pump house relaxing on a boom that keeps the debris out of the pump. The males are spectacular in their breeding plumage but the female is the one to make sure babies grow up. They are similar to wood ducks in they nest in cavities in trees and are most likely benefiting from wood duck boxes.