BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

Close Call

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Though we live in the city, there’s a nature reserve close by that we go to frequently. Good years attract a lot of ducks and geese and several herons. The pond supports turtles and birds. This young wood duck was swimming quite close to where we had just seen a snapping turtle go by. Fortunately she didn’t linger long.

27 thoughts on “Close Call

  1. Birder's Journey's avatar

    What a lovely photo of this young wood duck, Belinda! Beautifully surrounded by the dark water and large lily pads (actually, are those Lilypads? Maybe spatterdock?)

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  2. T Ibara Photo's avatar

    She is very pretty and I’m glad she managed to stay clear of the snapping turtle.
    Happy New Year to you☺️

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  3. Pamela Zmija Photography's avatar

    I love capturing nature, I tend to forget about the circle of life and have been caught off guard while taking some shots of… what suddenly turned into the circle of life – snake enjoying a huge frog. lol Im glad to hear this wee duck lived to see another day 😉

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  4. bruce@ssa's avatar

    That duck wanted you to take that picture. Definitely ready for its close-up!

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  5. Eliza Waters's avatar

    Gotta watch those snappers! (Cue ‘Jaws’ music. 😉 )

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  6. circadianreflections's avatar

    She’s very pretty and showing you perhaps her best side.

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  7. wordsfromanneli's avatar

    Are those turtles very big? Would they be a threat to a teenage duck?

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  8. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar

    That’s a lovely photo, Belinda. 🙂 I hope she managed to avoid the snapper!

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  9. John's avatar

    She’s a beautiful duck! I suppose the Snapper would pull her down for dinner.

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