BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

TOP DUCK

16 Comments

There’s a fallen tree at the entrance to the reserve that is a favourite hangout for the local ducks. This male wood duck seemed to have taken possession of it when I saw him. I’m not sure if he was moulting or immature as he wasn’t in full colour, but a handsome fellow by all accounts.

16 thoughts on “TOP DUCK

  1. Phyllis Weeks Rogers's avatar

    This is his eclipse plumage. Sometime in the Fall he will gain his beautiful nuptial plumage. I raise both Wood ducks and Mandarins. He is quite filled out and I do not believe he is a juvenile. He looks more like an adult.

    Like

  2. Peter Hillman's avatar

    Top duck indeed, Belinda, and a top shot, too!

    Like

  3. Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography's avatar

    The ultimate Wood Duck pose. Congrats, very nice.

    Like

  4. Jet Eliot's avatar

    That is a male juvenile, and what a glorious coat he is in for. Lovely photo, Belinda, it’s always fun to catch them in their balancing act.

    Like

  5. Eliza Waters's avatar

    Healthy-looking, and handsome in his perfect yoga pose!

    Like

  6. Ellen Jennings's avatar

    Very handsome and a lovely composition.

    Like

  7. Anne's avatar

    AND balancing on one foot!

    Like