The Paparazzi Arrived?

I tried to get closer to capture a better photo - I overheard the orange bill guy say, ‘Act natural,’ but they all bolted when the paparazzi showed up!

It has been a while since we saw a American Black Duck. The males have a yellow bill. They were just floating around on this fishing pod at Garbry Big Woods Reserve.

~ Rick


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Vibrant Wood Duck … Elegantly Colors

It has been a while since I have photographed a male Wood Duck. The colors are so impressive. They all toook off shortly after I took this photo.

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A Little Blue

As of late we are not seeing many ducks. It was great to carch up with this Mallard on the Miami River. His colors are muted but the blue sure stands out.

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Young Wood Duck

We saw two very young Wood Ducks but I only captured one decent photo. I am guessing these two were born this year. Life is dangerous for such young ducks.

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Black Duck

Honest, this is an American Black Duck ... not much black.

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