Wood ducks

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  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    These ducke have to be the greatest of ducks, especially the male. Saw 8 today. I'd hate to tell you have many pictures I took.

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    drissel122 In Flower

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    They are so beautiful they almost don't look real. I would have taken as many pics as I could.
     
  4. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Yes, but I took over 400. I did delete a lot when I got home though.
     
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    drissel122 In Flower

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    Wow! You do have me beat. I don't think I could click that fast!
     



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    Kildale -- good to see you, first of all. Next -- wow... the wood ducks are so special, like they are painted. Just beautiful creatures. Thank you, thank you. They're such a treat to see.
     
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    Will only be here for a day or two as I'm off to Hawaii on Wed. Going on a cruise around the Islands.
     
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    Well, good for you Kildale! Enjoy yourself and send us some pretty pictures when you get back home.
     
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    gfreiherr Young Pine

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    Gorgeous photos...I have only seen them through your lens. I can believe you took 400. When I click away when the birds are in site, they are so fast...get many tails, and blank images :D . Have a wonderful cruise around the islands. You surely will see some different birds there and hopefully you will share them when you get back.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Isn't nature wonderful when she produces such a variety of colours all in one male bird? The female is beautiful too with that white eye surround and the pair compliment each other perfectly.

    Have a wonderful time visiting the Hawiian islands Kildale. we'll miss you while you're gone but I hope you'll bring back masses of photographs for us all to see.
     
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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    I was wondering today where you were Kildale. Thanks for sharing photos of my favorite duck. I don't think I will ever forget seeing a pair nesting high up in a tree hole. Have fun on the cruise and be sure and bring back more of your wonderful photos. ;)
     
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    Cor, they're lovely! :D The male's pattern is just amazingly beautiful.
     
  13. Kildale

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    So pleased that you like the woodies. I had a great time taking their pics. Thank you all for the messages.
     

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