Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Hal and Kirsten Snyder

December 18, 2021

"A male and female Hooded Merganser" Photo courtesy of Hal and Kirsten Snyder

"A Male Hooded Merganser" Photo courtesy of Hal and Kirsten Snyder

Editor's Note: The Snyder husband and wife team have always loved photography, birds, and being outdoors. When asked who took each photo, Kirsten said they swap their camera so often they don't always know. Kirsten and Hal started their website www.moonbeampublishing.com in 2008, focused on bird photography and other interests, to share the amazing sights they witnessed in nature.

The pair of  Hooded Mergansers were sighted in the pond by Publix a few days ago! They are normally shy and quickly fly away, but the Snyders found these were happily feeding and preening. They are generally seen in various ponds and waterways in the fall and winter months.

The Snyders now call Amelia Island home having retired here in 2014. They donate images and book proceeds to non-profit environmental groups and are published in books, magazines, and calendars around the world. While it is certain that they will continue to miss more wonderful shots than they capture, the thrill of watching the beauty of flight will always remain.

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