BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

TOP DUCK

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

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  3. The ultimate Wood Duck pose. Congrats, very nice.

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

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  6. Very handsome and a lovely composition.

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  7. AND balancing on one foot!

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