I found out that these ducks were hooded mergansers. They migrate north. I hope they stick around for a few more days so I can get closer next time. From across the pond these ducks are beautiful. (80-400 Nikon VR lens at 400... D200 10mp.)(From dictionary.com)
mer·gan·ser[mer-gan-ser]
sərany of several fish-eating diving ducks of the subfamily Merginae, having a narrow bill hooked at the tip and serrated at the edges.
Also called fish duck.
