![kambond](http://ornosk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/kambond.jpg)
A Hooded Merganser (Mergus cucullatus) was on River Elliðaá and Elliðavatn in Reykjavík the other day. It is a beautiful bird and always a treat to see.
This bird was very shy and special care had to be taken to get close enough to photograph. The Hooded Merganser is such a spectacular bird with a prominent crest that it can raise and lower, as can be seen in the photo.