It’s been a few months since we last saw these colourful migrants. I took this photo in October and by November this wood duck and his mates had flown south. From time to time I see them featured on other photographers’ blogs in their winter digs. I look forward to their return before too long.
January 8, 2018 at 10:11 pm
Beautiful shot – what a handsome guy he is!
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January 9, 2018 at 6:07 am
Thanks very much!
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January 8, 2018 at 3:57 pm
Gorgeous shot. I love my Mandarins and Wood ducks. They are my favorite breeds of the perching and dabbling ducks.
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January 8, 2018 at 3:59 pm
Thank you.
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January 8, 2018 at 10:02 am
One of America’s most elegant birds, what a treat to have them nearby, even if it is only seasonal. Fantastic photo, Belinda, you captured every color of this magnificent creature.
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January 8, 2018 at 12:18 pm
Thank you Jet. I was fortunate to come across this duck who remained in place and posed so beautifully😊
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January 8, 2018 at 8:53 am
Lovely portrait – we see escapes of this bird here. A 🙂
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January 8, 2018 at 1:56 pm
Thank you Adrian, pleased you like it!
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January 8, 2018 at 8:02 am
You say goodbye, I say hello … hello HELLO! *singing Beatles* Can’t wait to Woodie watch again! They’re showing up bit by bit down here in the Texas Gulf Coast. I love their calls and whistles out by the creek every winter morning.
You take beautiful portraits, Belinda.
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January 8, 2018 at 8:28 am
Enjoy them but send them back our way in the Spring😊
Thanks Shannon.
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January 8, 2018 at 2:40 pm
Have you seen ‘Duckumentary?’ The Wood Duck is prominently featured in this adorable and engaging film on ducks.
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January 8, 2018 at 3:58 pm
Thanks, I’ll check it out.
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January 7, 2018 at 11:06 am
They have one of the most colourful patterns of all the ducks. Sadly, we rarely get to see them here on the west coast. We see them occasionally, but not often.
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January 7, 2018 at 12:09 pm
We’re fortunate that they breed here every summer. Our local reserve hosts many pairs each year.
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January 7, 2018 at 1:04 pm
Wonderful!
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January 7, 2018 at 9:13 am
Wonderful feather detail and colors, Belinda! The Wood Duck is another of my favorites.
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January 7, 2018 at 10:45 am
Thank you Ellen! They are great birds😊
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January 7, 2018 at 8:03 am
A very beautiful duck!
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January 7, 2018 at 8:14 am
Thank you.
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January 7, 2018 at 7:44 am
I am always jealous when I see your Wood Duck photos! Would love the chance to get pictures of these guys. 🙂
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January 7, 2018 at 8:07 am
Thanks Kathy. We enjoy them between April and late Fall. Such impressive birds!
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January 7, 2018 at 7:42 am
Once they get down here it was such a long trip they tend to hide 😀
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January 7, 2018 at 8:04 am
That’s too bad, they’re not bashful up here.
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