Ruddy Ducks At Kent Narrows
The final post on the 3-part series of my “Duck Dynasty at Kent Narrows” profiles the cute little Ruddy Duck. The female Ruddy Ducks were the least skittish of all the ducks and would come the closest to the bulkhead between the boats and along the piers, many napping while keeping an eye on me. The males primarily were out in the open water with the rest of the ducks, diving and feeding so I didn’t get but a couple chances of close-ups on the males.
To me, they always look like they’re smiling. 🙂
Male Ruddy Duck
Female Ruddy Duck
Another Female Ruddy Duck
Two Female Ruddy Ducks Napping
Female Ruddy Duck
Female Ruddy Duck & Male Canvasback
See ya!
Great shots Donna! 🙂
Thank you, HJ! 🙂
Especially like the image of the Ruddy and Canvasback side by side.
Thank you, shows those Ruddies are tiny to the standard duck size!
They look like this here in the fall before they fly away, good comparison in sizes between the two.Good shots.
Thanks Jane, they should be heading back to you real soon. 🙂
Excellent shots of the ruddy ducks! We haven’t had many around here this winter, too cold for them.
Thanks Jerry, I’ll make sure some of Jane’s head your direction. 🙂
Superb shots of these ducks, Donna! Love the two together and the comparison! Keep shooting, no waterfowl here yet, but coming soon I hope.
Thanks Joleen, I think you can tell it was a good day for my soul. 🙂 It’ll be real soon for you!
I get double my enjoyment with your pictures of the ducks and then the ripple/reflections in the water.
Reflections sure do add to the beauty of just about any photo op, don’t they, Kathy?!! 🙂
I could sit/walk by a wet weather creek with running water for hours!
That really is such a cheeky little grin!
Perfect description, thanks Possomtree!
It has been a duck treat. Thank you.
Thank you Tom!