To be sure, and certainly light heartedly, my "cute little bugger" reference is to the Hooded Merganser pictured in my post above. But, it should also be noted that they will eat small fish, apparently mostly minnows.
Audobon link Given the option between a Browning and binoculars, I lean to bino's.
(edit: credit is to be given to Norm Kopecky for bringing a spectacular waterfowl to our attention. I envy Theo. If I had a pair of these magnificent birds on my pond, I would feel blessed)
