Wood ducks return to our region in late March and remain until the first severe frost. This photograph was taken in early May and the ducks are in their finest breeding colours. Along with american wigeons, wood ducks are among the most colourful ducks in this part of Canada. We haven’t seen many broods this spring and we’re hoping that things are just a bit slow. Wood ducks build their nests in the cavities of trees, which explains their name. The other day we saw a female fly into a nesting hole in the same tree that was also occupied by a pileated woodpecker’s nest! If the duck is sitting on a nest we should be seeing her young anytime now.
June 20, 2016 at 10:13 pm
Lucky you! I saw wood ducks here for the first time ever last year, but haven’t seen them since.
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June 19, 2016 at 6:45 pm
They are beautiful and a nice change from the mallards that we see regularly. Super pictures.
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June 19, 2016 at 7:53 pm
Thank you. They are pretty spectacular looking ducks.
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June 19, 2016 at 4:19 pm
Such a handsome pair – I love the texture provided by the ripples and reflected light in the water.
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June 19, 2016 at 5:11 pm
Thank you, they swam into a perfect position!
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June 19, 2016 at 2:38 pm
beautiful ducks,crisp image,vibrant colours,great image
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June 19, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Thank you! A cooperative subject is nice too😊
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June 19, 2016 at 9:38 am
Nice crisp shot! I love the green cap he’s wearing above those watchful eyes
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June 19, 2016 at 12:47 pm
Thanks very much!
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June 18, 2016 at 3:24 pm
I always think male wood ducks look a bit like a patchwork quilt with all the beautiful colors pieced together. Great shot!
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June 18, 2016 at 4:23 pm
Thank you Sandy. A nice comparison!
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June 18, 2016 at 12:19 pm
A plethora of bird activity in that tree! I’ve never seen. Wood duck in person. Beautiful photo!
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June 18, 2016 at 2:12 pm
Bird condo😊 I’m glad you like the photo, they’re lovely birds.
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June 18, 2016 at 2:26 pm
lol high density living at its finest!
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June 18, 2016 at 10:53 am
Striking bird and great photo.
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June 18, 2016 at 2:02 pm
Thank you very much!
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June 18, 2016 at 8:49 am
We only see wood ducks rarely on the west coast. They’re such colourful birds.
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June 18, 2016 at 9:28 am
They are lovely to look at.
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June 18, 2016 at 2:04 am
Lovely photography…..🌻
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June 18, 2016 at 7:22 am
Thank you.
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June 18, 2016 at 1:59 am
The one in the back looks evil with those red eyes 😂 beautiful nevertheless ! 🙂
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June 18, 2016 at 1:11 am
Aren’t they lovely!
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June 18, 2016 at 7:20 am
Thank you!
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