Mother Natures Finest Quacker
Apr 15, 2019 16:23:07 #
Been after an image of the Wood Duck for years. Elusive and shy, I usually spot them hidden in cat tails or some other protected non photogenic place. If I spot one in open water, they are quick to take wing when I point the camera in their direction. This pair surprised me. Flying low to the water they aborted touchdown, pulled up and landed in a tree. They posed for two minutes. They made my day.
Apr 15, 2019 16:51:29 #
Wood Ducks nest in tree hollows near water, so that is a good place to look for them in spring.
Apr 15, 2019 16:59:43 #
Apr 15, 2019 17:04:58 #
Apr 15, 2019 17:23:14 #
Ironically I can find them any day of the week at a local park (Santee Lakes, Santee, CA). I have even seen a Mandarin duck there which I think is even more spectacular.
Apr 15, 2019 17:49:56 #
Apr 15, 2019 19:25:09 #
Apr 16, 2019 05:53:08 #
7awol wrote:
Been after an image of the Wood Duck for years. Elusive and shy, I usually spot them hidden in cat tails or some other protected non photogenic place. If I spot one in open water, they are quick to take wing when I point the camera in their direction. This pair surprised me. Flying low to the water they aborted touchdown, pulled up and landed in a tree. They posed for two minutes. They made my day.
Excellent captures.
Apr 16, 2019 06:16:21 #
Apr 16, 2019 09:06:07 #
Apr 16, 2019 10:02:53 #
Would never have expected to find them in trees. Well done on the timely captures!
Apr 16, 2019 10:57:49 #
The Wood Duck is probably our most colorful example and you really nailed -it. Nice Work
Apr 16, 2019 11:24:50 #
7awol wrote:
Been after an image of the Wood Duck for years. Elusive and shy, I usually spot them hidden in cat tails or some other protected non photogenic place. If I spot one in open water, they are quick to take wing when I point the camera in their direction. This pair surprised me. Flying low to the water they aborted touchdown, pulled up and landed in a tree. They posed for two minutes. They made my day.
Apr 16, 2019 14:54:28 #
Apr 16, 2019 15:32:15 #
7awol wrote:
Been after an image of the Wood Duck for years. Elusive and shy, I usually spot them hidden in cat tails or some other protected non photogenic place. If I spot one in open water, they are quick to take wing when I point the camera in their direction. This pair surprised me. Flying low to the water they aborted touchdown, pulled up and landed in a tree. They posed for two minutes. They made my day.
Lovely image.
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