These mallards and wood ducks are my first duck photos of the spring. A good number of mallards over-winter here, the wood ducks migrate in fall and return when most traces of snow are gone. Due to severe flooding we have been unable to return to this reserve. We’ll have a lot of catching up to do when it reopens.
May 8, 2019 at 9:13 am
I know both duck species are a welcomed Spring sighting for you! Love the male Mallard’s “I’ve got both eyes on you” stare. 🙂
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May 8, 2019 at 11:22 am
Thank you Donna. Always a pleasure to have these sightings!
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May 7, 2019 at 10:42 am
How very exciting to find the first ducks of the spring! Fantastic photos, Belinda, especially those dazzling wood ducks.
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May 7, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Thank you Jet. Spring is finally here, even happy to see the dandelions appear😊
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May 7, 2019 at 10:15 am
These ducks are my favorite. It’s so delightful to look at their photographs!
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May 7, 2019 at 11:08 am
Thanks! I’m very fond of them too.
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May 7, 2019 at 9:34 am
I am amazed that some endure your winters!
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May 7, 2019 at 11:07 am
Hearty ducks!
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May 6, 2019 at 12:10 pm
Lovely couple, ready for a photoshoot!
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May 6, 2019 at 12:26 pm
Thanks Indira😊
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May 6, 2019 at 9:58 am
i hope that ice disappears soon!
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May 6, 2019 at 10:54 am
It should be gone by now, the photos were taken about 3 weeks ago.
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May 6, 2019 at 6:46 am
Wood Ducks here have been hiding off in the distance with trails of tiny ones. A sure sign of spring.
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May 6, 2019 at 7:59 am
We start to see their young in early June, just a little longer now…
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May 6, 2019 at 2:39 am
I enjoy frontal views of birds – it makes them appear different from the more usual side views.
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May 6, 2019 at 7:58 am
I like it when they look straight ahead, always makes me smile!
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