A rare vagrant to India - Smew

[Sandipan Ghosh]

The Smew (Mergellus albellus) i is the only living member of the genus Mergellus. This species breeds in the northern taiga of Europe and Asia. This bird is very rare winter visitor in India. Since 3 years the female Smew is made its winter ground in the Teesta Barrage, Gajoldoda, West Bengal. The photograph was clicked in 24 Feb, 2020.

Nikon D500, Nikkor 200-500 mm
500 mm, f/6.3, 1/1800s, iso 800

[Mrudul Godbole]

Rare sighting of this cute species. The low angle looks great. Lovely eye contact. Did you photograph from a boat? Nicely captured. Thanks for sharing.

[Sandipan Ghosh]

Rare sighting of this cute species. The low angle looks great. Lovely eye contact. Did you photograph from a boat? Nicely captured. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for your obsservation madam...yes i clicked it from a boat.....

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Lovely image Sandipan! I like the composition and colours. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Shyamala Kumar]

Beautiful image and lovely low angle .The colours are awesome .Thanks for sharing .