These photos were taken a few years ago when some wood ducks joined our mallards at the river. I haven't seen any wood ducks since.
Wood Ducks – Day 53 – A Year of Wildlife
An Argument – Day 36 – A Year of Wildlife
These two geese seemed to be having a very vocal argument. At least one of them was. The could be heard from a quarter-mile away. It appears that the geese are starting to couple up and get ready for nesting. It's very early in the season for geese to lay eggs but with the mild …
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A Leg To Stand On – Day 32 – A Year of Wildlife
I've always wondered why geese (and duck) often stand on just one leg. So, I Googled it. Here's what reference.com says: Geese stand on one leg to help regulate their body temperatures. This stance is used in an attempt to help the geese conserve as much body heat as possible. Like other birds, a goose …
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A Year of Wildlife – Day 9 – Common Goldeneye
The common goldeneye is a mallard-sized duck . A breeding male has a black head and a distinct white circle at the base of its bill. Â It also has very distinctive yellow eyes. The females have a gray body and a chocolate-brown head . . . and yellow eyes. I came across this one while …
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A Year of Wildlife – Day 1 – Merganser
On January 1, 2012, I started this photo blog. It began as a 365 project - I would take a photo a day for the entire year. I accomplished that goal and, although thereafter it wasn't on a daily basis, I continued to regularly post photos. Today marks Day 1 of the 7th year of …
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