Long-tailed Duck (male) diving to avoid attack, Iceland

Private site, Lake Myvatn, Iceland (June 2017)

This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Danny Green and Paul Hobson. Permission was obtained from the landowner to erect four dome hides next to a private pond.

Generally the male Long-tailed Ducks were floating around apparently half-asleep but they soon exploded into action if a rival drifted or landed too close to them.

Status is classified as Vulnerable. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Long-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis / Internet Bird Collection
Long-tailed Duck / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Long-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis
ARKive / Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis)

Shooting Time 06:59
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 4000

Latitude 65 33 54.6 N
Longitude 17 01 49.8 W
Altitude 200.50m