With the cold weather here the reserve is pretty quiet but the mallards are a constant presence and quite a few pairs remain throughout the winter months. These two photos were taken earlier in the fall. The lake now has a sheen of ice on it but even when it freezes solid a thin stretch by the shore remains open; luckily for the ducks and other animals who inhabit the forest year round. You often hear the the ducks before you see them these days, a cheering sound that slices through the cold December air.
December 6, 2016 at 1:21 pm
Lovely composition on the 2nd photo. 🙂
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December 6, 2016 at 1:53 pm
Thank you!
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December 6, 2016 at 11:12 am
Wonderful photos, Belinda. I liked hearing your description of the duck sounds cutting through the cold air.
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December 6, 2016 at 1:02 pm
Thanks very much!
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December 6, 2016 at 9:43 am
Wonderful details in these photos. The top one is my favorite. Love the reflection. I think the female mallards are more attractive than the males.
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December 6, 2016 at 1:00 pm
Thank you. I like them both. If I had to chose It would be the one mugging for the camera😊
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December 5, 2016 at 10:03 pm
wonderful photography …
let me share some work from my side..though not as amazing as yours..
Love Birds
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December 5, 2016 at 5:41 pm
Love your ducks! So sharp and crisp! Beautiful patterns!!
Dwight
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December 5, 2016 at 5:47 pm
Thanks very much!
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December 5, 2016 at 4:55 pm
Wonderful images! It amazes me how resilient some cratures are as they survive the extremes of the seasons.
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December 5, 2016 at 5:08 pm
Thank you. A bit like their two footed pals😊
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December 6, 2016 at 2:11 pm
🙂
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December 5, 2016 at 4:49 pm
Interesting coloration on the beaks.
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December 5, 2016 at 4:46 pm
Very nice with good catch lights in the eyes on both.
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December 5, 2016 at 5:05 pm
Thank you
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December 5, 2016 at 10:16 am
Truly beautiful! 🙂
My brother-in-law and his hunting friend spend a lot of time and effort in hunting ducks and geese. How anyone could blast these out of existence (and call it a sport) is beyond my comprehension.
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December 5, 2016 at 1:13 pm
Thank you Tom. I share your sentiments.
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December 5, 2016 at 7:41 am
These photos are so great – they show every detail of the feathers on these ducks.
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December 5, 2016 at 8:18 am
Thank you!
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December 5, 2016 at 1:42 am
You’re so lucky to have this place nearby. Lots of photo ops here.
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December 5, 2016 at 8:17 am
We really are lucky. It’s a beautiful spot with a diversity of wildlife.
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