I took this photo in October. This duck like most others has long since flown south. The American Black Duck is vastly outnumbered by mallards in our waterways and I don’t see more than a few pairs all season. They appear less gregarious than mallards and are often in pairs or enjoying a solitary swim. There’s a lot to be said for their quiet, elegant ways.
December 16, 2018 at 4:09 pm
Sweet looking duck, Belinda! 🙂 I think that ducks are one of the more intelligent species, though not as intelligent as crows and ravens.
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December 16, 2018 at 4:20 pm
Thank you Tom. I’m not sure where they rank but I think they’re marvellous birds😊
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December 16, 2018 at 1:25 pm
I think this is one of the prettiest ducks. It takes a special style and elegance to look so good in a relatively drab dress. The black duck does it though.
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December 16, 2018 at 2:25 pm
Very true😊
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December 16, 2018 at 11:56 am
I don’t think I’ve ever seen one, or at least have failed to recognise it if I have. Nice picture!
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December 16, 2018 at 1:29 pm
Thanks Adele!
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December 16, 2018 at 10:53 am
I found this photo so beautifully autumnal, Belinda, and enjoyed your words and photo describing your experiences with this species.
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December 16, 2018 at 1:28 pm
Thank you Jet. So glad you did!
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December 16, 2018 at 9:33 am
I’ve never seen one.
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December 16, 2018 at 10:09 am
If they’re swimming among mallards they tend to disappear as they resemble the females.
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December 16, 2018 at 6:02 am
Love your observations!
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December 16, 2018 at 7:30 am
Thanks😊
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December 16, 2018 at 4:53 am
A bird I either see rarely, or cannot ID. Nice shots.
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December 16, 2018 at 7:30 am
Thank you!
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December 16, 2018 at 4:02 am
What fun to see such a variety of ducks on your walks.
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December 16, 2018 at 7:29 am
It is indeed😊
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