Wood Duck


Posted by Karl Egressy on Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:55 am

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It's good to be able to take pictures of Beach Boy I call it, but the story behind is even more entertaining.
He is very feisty and chasing away the twice as big Mallard boys if they come close to his Mallard Lady and the Mallard Lady looks very proud.
Most recently we noticed that a Greater Scaup Lady is hanging around, trying to get the attention of Beach Boy in vain.
Love triangle at its best, it makes me smile.
Thanks for looking.

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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:44 am
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Always love a good Wood Duck photo :)
 

by Gene Gwin on Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:04 am
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Karl, Exceptional details. You have to like his spirit.
 

by Mako_Elite on Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:47 am
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Good looking "Beach Boy" Karl :-) Interesting story about the this feisty duck.

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by Jakejacoby on Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:46 pm
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Thanks for sharing Karl. Great looking duck and perfectly composed.
 

by Ron Day on Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:19 pm
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“Beach Boy” is such a handsome Wood Duck — it’s understandable that the ladies enjoy his presence. Great narrative, and super image.
 

by leigha on Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:13 pm
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Nice looking drake - I think this lovely couple made the CTV news!
 

by joelee on Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:56 pm
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Great details, and story!
 

by Nate Chappell on Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:32 pm
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Great pose, they are such a beautiful species.
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by Jeff Munoz on Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:46 pm
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Amazing details, love that light!!!
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by Carol Clarke on Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:59 am
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Good to see him again and catch up with his story Karl.   :)

What a beautiful image that really shows his character!


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