Double Duck ID?

I'm going to post two photos taken yesterday, in very strong light midday unfortunately. I was confused by the male in this photo, but now believe it is a Red-Breasted Merganser drake?? Are those not Common Merganser females alongside?? These were taken in Northeastern PA and I don't recall seeing a Red-Breasted since I started doing this.

In the 2nd photo, it was at some distance and in strong hazy light being reflected off of the water. I know it is a female but in my search haven't ID'd it yet. Same lake, same location, can you help?? Thanks.

The 2nd ID please.

Bill, the bird on the first image lower right is a male red-breasted merganser. The second bird image shows a loon, probably common. Wouldn't say it is a male or female from the picture

Thank you for confirming the first Mia! A loon?? I would have never even thought of that, maybe that's why I couldn't ID it. Thank you so much!!

Mia is correct on those ID's. The other birds in the first image of course are female red-breasted mergansers.

No one seems to have said so Bill, but that's an adult Common Loon in non-breeding ("basic") plumage. If I recall correctly, adults don't move to breeding plumage until age 2-3, and don't actually breed until 5-6. But a big loon, with a heavy, dark bill and a blockish head is a Common.

Actually, a high proportion 2-3 year old common loons breed.