Goosander Mergus merganser

Large saw-billed duck found mainly on fresh water

Habitat: freshwater lakes, rivers and reservoirs

Breeds in forested areas in N. Britain; winters in southern Britain

Male: white and black upperparts, bottle green head with long thin red bill; female greyish with rusty head

Swims on the surface, diving for fish

Eats fish; flight strong and powerful

Nest is a lined tree hole or similar cavity

1 Brood March – June ; 7-14 creamy eggs