I took these handsome fellows back in May when they were in full breeding plumage. They are the most colourful of ducks and migrate to our region each spring. If we’re lucky wood ducks remain until the first frost. As the season progresses they become less wary of people and will swim close to shore or walk along the pathways for some nice close-ups.
September 15, 2018 at 1:27 am
Plumage colours 😍
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September 11, 2018 at 7:24 pm
I agree – these male Wood Ducks are just beautiful! We had a family here earlier this summer, but I only saw them once and only in the evening and from a distance. Alas no photos
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September 11, 2018 at 7:43 pm
We’re lucky here, they’re not nearly as elusive.
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September 10, 2018 at 8:06 pm
They have that elegant look of real class! 🙂
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September 10, 2018 at 8:53 pm
They are very sharp looking😊
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September 9, 2018 at 6:25 pm
Very nice image of these beauties, Belinda!
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September 9, 2018 at 6:50 pm
Thank you Ellen!
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September 9, 2018 at 5:06 pm
Beautiful capture, Belinda! The soft ripples and reflections nicely offset of the crisp image of the ducks.
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September 9, 2018 at 6:49 pm
Thanks very much Eliza!
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September 9, 2018 at 2:49 pm
Beautiful image.
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September 9, 2018 at 2:56 pm
Thank you!
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September 9, 2018 at 12:42 pm
Aren’t they flashy!! Wish we had more of them here. They are only a very occasional bird in this part of the country (Vancouver Island). Nice photos of them. Their plumage is so bright and smooth, a good contrast to the dull but patterned water.
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September 9, 2018 at 2:38 pm
Flash and panache! Thanks Anneli.
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September 9, 2018 at 11:23 am
The most colorful down here too 🙂
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September 9, 2018 at 11:59 am
Always a pleasure to see.
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September 9, 2018 at 10:06 am
They are lovely Belinda! I like the reflections in the water too.
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September 10, 2018 at 2:44 pm
Thanks very much Deborah!
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September 9, 2018 at 9:04 am
Jaw-dropping gorgeous, Belinda! They are such a lovely duck. I am still trying to capture one of these, and they are abundant in our area in the Spring! I guess we know what next Spring’s challenge should be for me! 🙂
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September 9, 2018 at 9:27 am
Thank you Donna, they are beautiful ducks! I wish you good luck next Spring. I look forward to taking them once the fall colours are out in full.
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September 9, 2018 at 7:10 am
Very beautiful. We see them here too, but only as escapes from collections.
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September 9, 2018 at 9:23 am
Thank you. Migrants have been scarce this year but fortunately not these characters😊
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September 9, 2018 at 5:43 am
Yes…handsome guys! 🙂
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September 9, 2018 at 6:51 am
Thanks!
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September 9, 2018 at 4:13 am
Love these guys. They are surely among the least realistic-looking birds ever – carved from wood, painted by someone on whizz… RH
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September 9, 2018 at 1:49 am
VERY handsome birds!
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September 9, 2018 at 6:48 am
That they are!
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