I was able to get some distant shots of ducks.
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| A lesser scaup that's trying to ignore me |
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| A couple of mallards putting in time around their nest sites. |
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Ducks But No ducklings
Last Saturday morning I visited the Michael Obrien Wetlands in town. This is a series of man made ponds. Some pond are about 7 acres and some are smaller and very irregular shapes. It's a great habitat for ducks as the pond edges have a heavy willow and grass edge.
I was able to get some distant shots of ducks.
Soon there should be ducklings following parents as the goslings were
I was able to get some distant shots of ducks.
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i have wood ducks here - two broods made it to late teens. one tiny batch of whistlers - 3 - down to 2 today...
ReplyDeleteYour ducks have a very good supervisor.
DeleteI have seen ducklings already here, some of them were very early in april.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there would be ducklings here but I just haven't seen them.
DeleteSeems like the scaup always turn away when a camera is pointed at them.They are very timid. Lots of geese around here already, but only a few ducklings.They stay closer to the nest.I watched some swan cyngets the other day.
ReplyDeleteThis guy was far out so he shouldn't have seen me!
DeleteI want to see pictures of the ducklings.
ReplyDeleteI'll do my best to get some ducklings.
DeleteI hope that, later, you'll post pictures of the baby ducks.
ReplyDeleteI'll do my best to get photos of ducklings.
DeleteDucklings grow pretty fast because most of them become food.
ReplyDeletePredation rate is extremely high on the little guys.
DeleteIt is fun to see ducks:)
ReplyDeleteDucks are great performers.
DeleteSometimes I wonder if ducks or geese set up their own babysitting services- one might see a whole lot of little ones with one pair, while others are off having a bite to eat.
ReplyDeleteIf you watch closely the same pair of ducks goes by with a different number most times. We foster ducklings that are lost or lose a parent. We find a duck with ducklings and throw the little guys into the water. They are claimed instantly. It doesn't matter what species of duck.
DeleteHi Red, I like your reports on birding outings. The Park sounded interesting and I found a link to story about how it was named http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/Red_Deer_park_dedicated_to_local_environmentalist.html?
ReplyDeleteI first met Michael Obrien in Inuvik NWT in 1964. When I came to Red Deer to teach, Michael had just come to the same school. We spent many good times together.
DeleteI don't know what it is with water fowl but they have a wonderful habit of paddling away whenever we try to take a photo.
ReplyDeleteI guess we have to talk to them to get their attention!
DeleteI am pleased that you shot the ducks with a camera and not a rifle.
ReplyDeleteMy hunting days all long past.
DeleteAre you talking about ducks or women Red?
DeleteIt's so fun to watch those little ones paddling after their parents...:)
ReplyDeleteI like to watch how they handle the rough water.
DeleteDucklings are always so adorable! We've seen a few around here. And goslings, too. Those are just as cute!
ReplyDeleteIt's always lovely to watch the birds. It always slows me right down. Have a wonderful weekend, Red.
ReplyDeleteI too like your info on the bird age. And wee ones. Ya!
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