Rainbow crested
April 27th, 2012
Some very tame Wood Ducks have been hanging out at the north end of Mud Lake, near Cassels Road. Someone must be feeding them--the species is normally quite skittish. Whatever the reason, it's a photographer's dream come true!
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Aquatic snail is my best guess. Ducks can swallow them whole, and leave it to their gizzard to break the shell open.
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On rare occasions, I see a male Wood Duck with his crest poofed out instead of slicked back. I only ever see it in spring, so it must be intended to impress the ladies.
April 27th, 2012
Some very tame Wood Ducks have been hanging out at the north end of Mud Lake, near Cassels Road. Someone must be feeding them--the species is normally quite skittish. Whatever the reason, it's a photographer's dream come true!
1680x1050 wallpaper
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Aquatic snail is my best guess. Ducks can swallow them whole, and leave it to their gizzard to break the shell open.
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On rare occasions, I see a male Wood Duck with his crest poofed out instead of slicked back. I only ever see it in spring, so it must be intended to impress the ladies.
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Mike
April 27th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Very nice! You'd usually need quite the lens to get these!
Mustang Sallie
April 28th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Wow! I always marvel at the beautiful colors on these creatures.
Great shots!