Bufflehead male Duck - Bosque Del Apache NWR - New Mexico
EXPLORE # 459-- It has taken me over 2.5 years to get in a scenario where I could get close enough to one of these ducks for a decent close up. Everywhere inthe U.S. that I have traveled, these ducks are skittish as can be and swim or fly away immediately at the sight of a human!!!!
Even here, I shot from my car through the window. Even at the refuge, one has to stay INSIDE your vehicle if you don't want to scare the waterfowl away!!!!
Also, you have to wait until the light reflects "just right" to get those colors to reflect off the duck's feathers. Otherwise, they just look black!!!!
Bufflehead male Duck - Bosque Del Apache NWR - New Mexico
EXPLORE # 459-- It has taken me over 2.5 years to get in a scenario where I could get close enough to one of these ducks for a decent close up. Everywhere inthe U.S. that I have traveled, these ducks are skittish as can be and swim or fly away immediately at the sight of a human!!!!
Even here, I shot from my car through the window. Even at the refuge, one has to stay INSIDE your vehicle if you don't want to scare the waterfowl away!!!!
Also, you have to wait until the light reflects "just right" to get those colors to reflect off the duck's feathers. Otherwise, they just look black!!!!