On the 9th day of Bird-mas, we’re celebrating the Common Merganser! These striking ducks have serrations along their beaks, helping them grip and hold slippery fish. This is a perfect adaptation for life in rivers, lakes, and wetlands. You can help protect the waters and wetlands Common Mergansers depend on! By purchasing a Migratory Bird Stamp, you directly support wetland conservation and habitat protection for migratory birds across North America. Purchase one here: https://wl.donorperfect.ne

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Does a vegan diet make you weak and malnourished? NO! There is too much misinformation out there saying that a vegan diet is not a healthy diet. Here’s the truth: Any diet can be healthy or unhealthy. Health outcomes depend on nutrient adequacy, food quality, and overall balance, not on the exclusion of animal products alone. 🌱 Adequate protein for your goals 🌱 Sufficient energy intake for your goals 🌱 Real foods! Mostly whole foods over ultra-processed 🌱 Eat the rainbow. A colorful plate ev

Happy #FreedomFriday! In September, we received a Common Merganser (Mergus merganser). Despite the name, he was an uncommon intake for us! The rescuer had seen this animal hanging around his domestic duck yard, not flying or eating. On the second day, he called us to figure out what to do! Wild waterfowl are very demanding to maintain! Captivity is extremely stressful for them, which taxes the immune system. We automatically start them on antifungal treatment to prevent fungal infections from ta

147K views · 7K reactions | What an adorable scene! A common merganser is seen carrying its babies slowly forward, followed by a group of tiny ducklings. | Xi's Moments | Facebook