Merganser

Appearance & Identification

Crested head, serrated bill.

Preferred Habitat

Fast-moving rivers and large, open lakes.

Seasonal Behavior

Known for low, fast flight patterns. They often "raft" in the middle of the Kinzua Reservoir during high-pressure days.

Recommended Tactics

Use white-bodied decoys (Merganser or Bluebill) to catch their eye from a distance. They are often "bonus" birds for diver hunters.