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.
December 30, 2017 at 6:33 am
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.
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December 30, 2017 at 11:07 am
Thanks for the information.
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September 17, 2017 at 10:08 am
Top duck indeed, Belinda, and a top shot, too!
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September 17, 2017 at 11:57 am
Thank you! He did command my attention😊
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September 17, 2017 at 3:50 am
Lovely capture.
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September 17, 2017 at 7:07 am
Thank you.
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September 16, 2017 at 12:09 pm
The ultimate Wood Duck pose. Congrats, very nice.
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September 16, 2017 at 1:31 pm
Thank you Ted.
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September 16, 2017 at 10:40 am
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.
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September 16, 2017 at 1:31 pm
Thanks Jet, I wasn’t certain. Glad you like it.
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September 16, 2017 at 9:01 am
Healthy-looking, and handsome in his perfect yoga pose!
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September 16, 2017 at 9:17 am
Thanks Eliza!
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September 16, 2017 at 6:20 am
Very handsome and a lovely composition.
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September 16, 2017 at 7:10 am
Thank you.
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September 16, 2017 at 3:43 am
AND balancing on one foot!
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September 16, 2017 at 6:57 am
😊
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