Published field record

HOODED MERGANSER - Lophodytes cucullatus

2026-03-23

UPL-001

photograph / documentation / field

HOODED MERGANSER - Lophodytes cucullatus

Lophodytes cucullatus

Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

reviewed
Date
2026-03-23
Time captured
17:10:04 / Afternoon
Channel
fldsci
Camera
Nikon Z9
Lens
VR 600mm f/4G
Exposure
1/1250 sec
Aperture
f/5
ISO
250
Focal length
600 mm

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Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

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Daily entrance fee: $3 per four adults; visitors under 16 enter free. Bring cash or check. America the Beautiful passes, the Federal Duck Stamp, and the refuge annual pass are accepted; the Washington Discover Pass is not.

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