why they're called "sawbills"

[squirl033]

spotted a couple of female common mergansers at the mouth of Issaquah Creek this afternoon, and was able to snap a couple of shots from about 40 feet away... here's one, cropped to show the serrated bill that gives these birds their nickname...

 

[Bill Anderson]

Good shot, but bad news if you are a fish.

 

[tripod]

your making that Tamron look real good

 

[squirl033]

thanks, guys!

 

[Bill Anderson]

Remember the old saying, "As scarce as hens' teeth?" That doesn't apply to mergansers.

 

[squirl033]

LOL! apparently not!