Astoria, Oregon ~ January 28, 2011
Winter is the season when bufflehead ducks come to live in our river, and I always enjoy seeing them. Their range is huge, covering most of North America, but I don't remember seeing them until I moved here. I also posted a photo of the buffleheads on January 29, 2010. All of the ducks in today's image are females, but in last year's post you can see the distinction between the genders, as the male has a lot more white on the head and lower body. I love the peaceful feeling of the water as the ducks slip and glide over the small swells when the river is calm along its banks.
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The female buffleheads are so pretty and the males are rather elegant!
ReplyDeleteA nice frame with some nice reflections on the river, and these beautiful ducks
ReplyDeleteWow you know a lot about ducks!I'm always learning good things with blogfriends, thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteAnd this picture is wonderful!
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Léia
Love the ducks reflections and I love how you've captured the movement of the water, lovely! Hope you have a great weekend!
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Hey, I think we've got some of the Buffleheads here in Stone Creek...they look very familiar and the other day Lois and I were walking by one of the ponds and this is what we saw, but I didn't know what they were and now I do, so thank you! They are cute!
ReplyDeleteI like the little white spots on their head, it's cute.
ReplyDeleteThese ducks are new to me and I have always liked ducks. Always good to discover a new type.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Soothing...
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute! I would not remember their species. Thanks for the information, Sheryl, very educational.
ReplyDeleteNever heard or seen these critters. Cool shot.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Lovely capture.
ReplyDeleteNice catch on those birds... By looking at the picture, I can see why you enjoy this migration halt...
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