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!

Tags: bird, birding, Birds, birdwatching, Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, Eastern Shore, Grasonville, Kent Narrows, Maryland, photographs, photos, ruddy duck

17 thoughts on “Ruddy Ducks At Kent Narrows”

avian101 on 03/03/2015 at 9:19 PM said:

Great shots Donna! 🙂

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bayphotosbydonna on 03/03/2015 at 10:03 PM said:

Thank you, HJ! 🙂

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Anonymous on 03/03/2015 at 10:41 PM said:

Especially like the image of the Ruddy and Canvasback side by side.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/03/2015 at 11:03 PM said:
  
  Thank you, shows those Ruddies are tiny to the standard duck size!
  
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My Heartsong on 03/04/2015 at 12:21 AM said:

They look like this here in the fall before they fly away, good comparison in sizes between the two.Good shots.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/04/2015 at 6:07 PM said:
  
  Thanks Jane, they should be heading back to you real soon. 🙂
  
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quietsolopursuits on 03/04/2015 at 3:26 AM said:

Excellent shots of the ruddy ducks! We haven’t had many around here this winter, too cold for them.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/04/2015 at 6:08 PM said:
  
  Thanks Jerry, I’ll make sure some of Jane’s head your direction. 🙂
  
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jkgphotos on 03/04/2015 at 8:35 AM said:

Superb shots of these ducks, Donna! Love the two together and the comparison! Keep shooting, no waterfowl here yet, but coming soon I hope.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/04/2015 at 6:10 PM said:
  
  Thanks Joleen, I think you can tell it was a good day for my soul. 🙂 It’ll be real soon for you!
  
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naturesnippets on 03/04/2015 at 11:47 AM said:

I get double my enjoyment with your pictures of the ducks and then the ripple/reflections in the water.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/04/2015 at 6:12 PM said:
  
  Reflections sure do add to the beauty of just about any photo op, don’t they, Kathy?!! 🙂
  
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  - naturesnippets on 03/04/2015 at 6:36 PM said:
    
    I could sit/walk by a wet weather creek with running water for hours!
possumtree on 03/04/2015 at 12:55 PM said:

That really is such a cheeky little grin!

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bayphotosbydonna on 03/04/2015 at 6:13 PM said:

Perfect description, thanks Possomtree!

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tootlepedal on 03/04/2015 at 6:29 PM said:

It has been a duck treat. Thank you.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 03/05/2015 at 8:15 AM said:
  
  Thank you Tom!
  
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