I had several opportunities to photograph these beautiful ducks last year. We kept returning to the same area over several days and there they were. I guess they’re being enjoyed right now by those living in more hospitable climates. 😏
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY
STOPS ALONG THE WAY
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January 13, 2025 at 3:37 pm
A lovely duo.
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January 13, 2025 at 8:07 pm
Thank you.
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January 10, 2025 at 8:43 pm
As far as I know, I’ve seen only one scaup in my lifetime, and I think it was a greater scaup, rather than a lesser. You can see the cutie here, on the far right. Both drought and flooding have kept the ducks out of some of my favorite haunts; I hope to see more this year. Maybe I’ll find a pair like yours!
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January 11, 2025 at 10:24 am
What a wonderful raft of ducks in your photo! I think you were right, it looks like a greater scaup.
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January 10, 2025 at 1:35 pm
Love this capture, they look so happy!
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January 10, 2025 at 6:35 pm
Thank you, Donna 😊
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January 10, 2025 at 10:34 am
Great sighting of this pair, and lovely image of them, Belinda. I haven’t spotted any this season in our local pond. Maybe tomorrow when I’m birding I will. Fingers crossed.
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January 10, 2025 at 5:31 pm
Thank you, Deborah! I hope you see some 😊
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January 12, 2025 at 6:38 am
I had a great birdy day, but no Scaups this time. ☺️
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January 10, 2025 at 9:41 am
They didn’t stop here. I think we suddenly are the ‘less’ hospitable. Sleet this morning…hot (semi) tropical weather ain’t what it used to be 😵💫
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January 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm
A bit unusual for you folks. It still sounds a bit balmy though 😏
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January 10, 2025 at 5:34 pm
We have been hiding from the weather. Will continue until it’s tolerable LOL.
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January 10, 2025 at 7:12 am
Pretty ducks… and lucky ducks, too, if they are enjoying warmer weather than we are!
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January 10, 2025 at 5:29 pm
Thanks, Eliza! It’s cold here too, brrr.
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January 10, 2025 at 3:43 am
A happy couple. I hope they’re somewhere safe and warm.
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January 10, 2025 at 5:26 pm
They seemed to be two content ducks.
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January 10, 2025 at 3:24 am
In Finland they can be seen in summer only.
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January 10, 2025 at 5:25 pm
The same here.
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January 10, 2025 at 1:39 am
I’ve seen a couple of them here recently, too. We’re still around 2-5C but even that might be a bit chilly for them. Today the wind was nasty! Great capture of these pretty ducks.
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January 10, 2025 at 5:25 pm
Thank you! How nice to see some now. I’ll have to wait until next summer 😏
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January 10, 2025 at 1:36 am
Beautifully coloured birds!
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