This is a ruddy duck, a female or possibly a youngster. It's a type of duck sometimes called a stifftail, for its posture. The bird books say they're common, but I've never seen one on Green Lake before.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Ruddy Duck, Green Lake
This morning was beautiful, with the low sun giving extra color to the landscape. Of course, what caught my eye was a gray duck.
This is a ruddy duck, a female or possibly a youngster. It's a type of duck sometimes called a stifftail, for its posture. The bird books say they're common, but I've never seen one on Green Lake before.
This is a ruddy duck, a female or possibly a youngster. It's a type of duck sometimes called a stifftail, for its posture. The bird books say they're common, but I've never seen one on Green Lake before.
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