Crop of a not so good shot of what I believe is a female Red-breasted merganser. If it is, it's a first for me. From what I've read on these guys, this sighting is a bit odd. Apparently, they come through in April and May and come back in October.

Taken south of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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