A Male Wood Duck and A Female Mallard by tizjezzme

Photography • Animals • posted on Feb 23, 2008

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This couple was joined at the hip. Wherever the female Mallard would go, the Wood Duck would follow. It was the sweetest thing. There was a friendly crowd at the river again this morning. I spoke with a few other photographers; they are SO FUN to talk to!!! Anyway, we spotted a Wood Duck in the crowd; and we couldn't help but notice how it followed that Mallard around everywhere it went. A lady next to me stood there with frozen feet, waiting for the Swan lady to make her appearance :) as we stood there chatting away. She just had a pocket camera, but from what I'm learning, little pocket cameras work BEAUTIFULLY too! Right Kimmie? ;) lol Anyway, I'm glad I was able to capture the 'pair' in an open area. I asked the lady "I wonder if Wood Ducks and Mallards mate.... ya think?" She shrugged her shoulders and said "I dont know?" I said "Now that would be kinky...." hoping she wouldn't take offense to my openness. lol Luckily she thought that was funny and busted a gutt. She said nowadays kinky is the IN thing. lol I was so thrilled to have seen a Wood Duck; I dont think I have ever seen one in person before. :) Have a great day!! and thanks for stopping by. Shari

Comments (29)

Realm_Of_Illusion

6:02PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

What an amazing duck that is, I don't think I ever saw a real one... the colors are really amazing! I like your little anectote :) This is a nice capture.

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timtripp

6:02PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

gorgeous photography!

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busi2ness

6:08PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

They look a very sweet couple, whether they naturally belong together or not, I wouldn't know, lol. Excellent pic Shari, the one on the left looks hand painted.

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kimariehere

6:09PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

oh how sweet this is Shari! ... love the clarity and oh look she even has her little foot up !!!... i bet they have to get close to each other just to keep warm there!! fabulous capture and compo !!! love it !

BorisB

6:12PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

A nice capture with wonderful sunny light!!

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Debwhosmiles

6:13PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

Aww... she caught her a handsome one! Cute capture, nicely framed and presented~

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afugatt

6:25PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

Beautiful!

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mickeyrony

6:47PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

Hummm... A Beautiful walk my Beautiful Superb birds. Cheer and mile mercies ((5++)).........................................((Hummm... Une Belle promenade ma Belle Superbes oiseaux . Bravo et mile mercis((5++))

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CavalierLady

7:50PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

Oh my, how lucky you are! Like you, I've never seen a wood duck, and you got to see it in the wild among your beloved swans! wonderful image, Shari, and thank you for sharing it!

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stuart83

9:29PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

Beautiful capture Shari, colors and DOF are perfect

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RobyHermida

9:50PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

Beautiful! This is a perfect image my friend! Roby........................... :O)

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DCLEW2

10:09PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

Beautiful Birds. Well done.

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DaveDavis

11:47PM | Sat, 23 February 2008

Gorgeous shot, the little guy in the front almost looks happy! This is so fun and refreshing!!

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Richardphotos

12:00AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

ducks to cross mate because I see Mallards here with large white areas of feathers from mating with white ducks.exceptional capture.we do not get wood ducks here

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keeneye

1:54AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

It's possible that the wood duck's mate died and the mallard's too?? Survival... A most awesome shot!!!!!!!

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durleybeachbum

4:05AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

Super shot!

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Orchidman

6:30AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

Very nice shot . I love the colours. I think maybe he's been drinking all night because his eyes are red. That is why he's following her everywhere.LOL.

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JeffG7BRJ

8:45AM | Sun, 24 February 2008

This is beautiful Shari, so crisp and sharp enough to cut yourself. The markings are awesome on that little chap and you have captured them perfectly. This really is blow your mind stuff, absolutely superb work. Bravo!!!!!5+++++

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