Crestfallen

It’s not because she got wet, though. From what I’ve seen, even their crests are waterproof. Their crests are consciously controlled, or at least respond to their moods. Not sure what her mood was at that moment, but I love her big staring golden eye—a much richer gold than that of actual goldeneyes.

   15 February 2022
   Vancouver
   ILCE-7M3
   1/1000s    f/5.6   400mm   ISO 800
Hooded Merganser