After reading the post of the male Wood Duck on the Pewaukee River in Pewaukee this afternoon I just had to check it out. This is just down the road when it comes to birding. It was present when I arrived with a few onlookers. It was hanging out with some Mallards. What a beautiful duck with its striking colors, oh my! A Red-tailed Hawk came in twice looking for dinner but left empty. A skateboarder came by and flushed all the ducks from the river with the sound of his board. A big thank you to Christine L for posting her find sharing it with others. It sure was nice to be out with some milder temps. Images were taken on March 7, 2015.
Wood Duck
Binomial name: Aix sponsa
Category: Ducks, Geese, and Swans
Size: 18.5” long, 30” wing span
Weight: 1.3 lb
Preening
Preening
Preening
Preening
The back view
Absolutely georgeous , Jim. What fine pics. The male Woody is included in my top five birds. Thanks for always sharing your finds.
Spectacular close-ups of a gorgeous bird.
Female wood ducks must be verrrry persnickety because that male is sellin’ it with that plumage.
love them all – tho the 6th from the bottom shot – full on frontal with wings spread is my fave! great captures, as always, Jim! got any of the red tail making passes on the woodie?
great pics Jim, it’s like he was posing for you. thanks for sharing.
Sharper than sharp. Making me want to work harder at my picture taking. Outstanding!