Richie, I hope it hasn't a hangover because of its bloodshot eyes, 😜 ! Just kidding of course, because this red-crested pochard (I take its name for granted) is a beautiful duck, very well captured by you!
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On Golden Pond - starring Katherine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and Jane Fonda, 1981, was actually filmed on Squam Lake in New Hampshire. The three stars rented houses from friends of mine, and some of the filming took place on the properties. Many loons live around the lake, referencing the bird, not the neighbors. No red crested pochard there, but it would look good - like this one you captured so well.