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 By: Daniel O'Byrne  
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Photographer  Daniel O'Byrne {Karma:1157}
Project N/A Camera Model Canon EOS 10D
Categories Wildlife
Film Format
Portfolio Birds
Lens Canon 100-400 IS USML
Uploaded 3/4/2005 Film / Memory Type Lexar  1GB
    ISO / Film Speed 16
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About The Smew is one of 3 species of Sawbills that occurs in Europe the others being Goosander (Mergus merganser) and Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator). Sawbills are diving ducks with a small hook at the tip of the bill which also has a serrated edge enabling better grip of fish, its main prey.

This male in its breeding plumage is unmistakable while the female, juvenile and eclipse plumage males all look very similar with their "red head".
During the breeding season they live in freshwater lakes and rivers in the coniferous forests to the very north of Europe and Asia. Like the Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula), with which it sometimes interbreeds, it nests in tree hollows.

Thanks for view and any comments
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Ina Nicolae Ina Nicolae   {K:44481} 12/1/2005
Wow Daniel, I'm amazed at your wildlife pictures. You have a splendid portfolio, very professional shots. I have never heard of a smew, so naturally I stopped here - gorgeous clarity and sharpness, beautiful bird picture and water pattern. But all your images are amazing! A joy to view! Best regards, Ina

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Pat Snelling Weiner   {K:1920} 11/29/2005
You have a wonderful portfolio! Love this Smew!Pat

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 3/7/2005
Great shot of this unusual bird, Daniel, and thanks for the informative, "about"!
Dave.

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Den Thompson   {K:30432} 3/5/2005
What a gorgeous bird Daniel. I love that black patch over the eye. As always from you it is a fantastic capture. The water swirls really highlight the subject.
Den

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Cody Spaid   {K:208} 3/4/2005
One of my favorite birds. :) Beautiful capture. Highlights look a bit bright, but it's tough with white and black subjects to equalize.

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Daniel O'Byrne   {K:1157} 3/4/2005
Thanks David, I change it already

Daniel

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David Wade   {K:2123} 3/4/2005
Great clarity and composition, the lines in the water are fantastic. You've made a typo in the title though...

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James Silcock   {K:12501} 3/4/2005
A lovely crisp portrait of this Smew, it is a shame you clipped its tail feathers off but I agree with your positioning of it in the frame...it gives the bird space to move into. What I do like alot though is the water, the patterns, lines and reflected colours all look amazing.

Thanks.

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