
Duck Versus Frog in Bitterroot
A battle occurred at the Lee Metcalf National Refuge this past week. A Hooded Merganser was quietly fishing, looking for small fish and other edibles, when it spotted a huge morsel and reached underwater to get it. However, it reached back.
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The frog stretched out to block the duck's beak. And it began the struggle. The duck didn't usually get this kind of reaction from a fish.
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Then, the struggle stopped.
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Our photographer watched the duck float away and bullfrog was back underwater. The Hooded Merganser will look for a less lively meal.