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Grandin Pond. St. Albert, Alberta.
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The Wood Duck is one of the most stunningly pretty of all waterfowl. Males are iridescent chestnut and green, with ornate patterns on nearly every feather; the elegant females have a distinctive profile and delicate white pattern around the eye. These birds live in wooded swamps, where they nest in holes in trees or in nest boxes put up around lake margins. They are one of the few duck species equipped with strong claws that can grip bark and perch on branches.
Generally speaking the Gadwall is a pretty plain nondescript duck but with his feathers ruffled the varied colors of his feathers standout much more.
Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) male causing the ,omit of its territory on a wetland south of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
4 June, 2018.
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Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) male appears somewhat dirty from the minerals in the water which are staining the white feathers. Several males were observed swimming around the urban pond south of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
10 July, 2018.
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Female and Male...with the attentive Male shadowing her every turn... Spring is in the air..
How it was done...
Misty conditions...
Canon 5D 3...Canon 300 f2.8 11 L. plus 2X extender...
Manual mode...ISO 2000...f6.3...1/250 sec..
©Gerry Gutteridge...
Fishing by this cute little Mandarin Duck.
They are majorly found in East Asia and they are considered to be a symbol of LOVE due to their characteristic of being loyal and devoted to their chosen partner.
Their love for each other is so profound that if one dies or disappears, the other one will be devastated, will have no will to live anymore and eventually dies.
Because of their strong love bond, their image is commonly used on the wedding cards in China, Japan and other eastern countries.
Male & Females can be easily distinguished by their appearance.
This lovely creature teaches us the beautiful lesson of life, relationship and for happy life.
Many thanks for your visits, faves and comments. Cheers.
Pacific Black Duck (revisited)
Scientific Name: Anas superciliosa
Description: The Pacific Black Duck is mostly mid-brown in colour, with each feather edged buff. The head pattern is characteristic, with a dark brown line through the eye, bordered with cream above and below and a dark brown crown. The upper wing colour is the same as the back, with a bright glossy green patch in the secondary flight feathers. The white underwing is conspicuous in flight. Young Pacific Black Ducks are similar to the adults in plumage.
Similar species: The Pacific Black Duck is closely related to the Mallard, A. platyrhynchos, introduced into Australia from the Northern Hemisphere. The two species are very similar in habits and occupy the same niche in the two regions. The two species will interbreed in situations where Mallards have been released.
Distribution: The Pacific Black Duck is found in all but the most arid regions of Australia. Outside Australia, its range extends throughout the Pacific region.
Habitat: The Pacific Black Duck is one of the most versatile of the Australian ducks. It frequents all types of water, from isolated forest pools to tidal mudflats. Pacific Black Ducks are usually seen in pairs or small flocks and readily mix with other ducks. In the wild, birds are often very wary of humans and seldom allow close approach. Birds in urban ponds become quite tame, however.
Feeding: The Pacific Black Duck is mainly vegetarian, feeding on seeds of aquatic plants. This diet is supplemented with small crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic insects. Food is obtained by 'dabbling', where the bird plunges its head and neck underwater and upends, raising its rear end vertically out of the water. Occasionally, food is sought on land in damp grassy areas.
Breeding: Mating in Pacific Black Ducks coincides with availability of sufficient food and water, and often with the onset of heavy rains or when waterways are at their peaks. Courtship is accompanied by ritualised displays including preening, bobbing and wing-flapping. This behaviour is often initiated by the female, and, other than copulation, the male helps little in the breeding process. Often, two broods will be raised in a year. The number of offspring produced may seem quite high, but only 20% of these will survive past two years of age.
Minimum Size: 50cm
Maximum Size: 60cm
Average size: 55cm
Breeding season: Highly variable
Clutch Size: 16
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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