Wood Ducks
Yesterday we decided to head back over to the swamp to see if the canoodling wood ducks were still around…and they were! Again we saw a male and several females. The male is particularly striking in appearance, especially his multicolored head which is somewhat unusual. One bird book I have said that the male wood ducks have a “bizarre face pattern”. I’m not sure I agree with that description, I think they are quite distinguished looking and apparently his entourage of female friends agree!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
I’m always amazed at how many kinds of ducks there are and some like this one have a lot of colour.
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It’s true there are many different varieties and although some are fairly drab, the male wood duck is quite colorful.
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Sind die schön und überhaupt alle Fotos genia!!
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Danke, ich bin froh, Sie genießen Betrachten dieser Bilder! 😀
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I think bizarre is a little harsh. I think he’s a very handsome fellow. He appears to have slicked back hair, perhaps a fan of rock and roll? 🙂
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That was my thought too, calling him bizarre…that’s a bit much for the poor little guy. 😐
He could an R&R type of dude though!
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Lovely duck images, Phil.
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Thanks very much Mike!
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Beautiful ducks, and so well photographed, Phil. 🙂
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I greatly appreciate the kind comment!!
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Most amazing colours!
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They are colorful, I was happy to see this guy!
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He is quite striking, as are your photos! If I were a little girl Wood Duck, he would be just my type!
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Thanks for your kind comments Molly! He looks like he is doing pretty well for himself in the lady duck area! 😀
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Nice Phil!……oh how I want to be at HBSP!
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Thanks for looking Ricky!
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I could have some real fun out on a shoot with you Phil
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Come on out Scott! 😀 Saw a nice alligator this afternoon hanging with a GBH! Fun!
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He is an handsome fellow!
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He looks like he is quite pleased with himself as well. 🙂
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These are great, Phil. Love the brilliant colors of the male duck (i’m guessing the colorful one is the male). The colors almost look like they have been painted on.
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Thanks much Gracie and yes the male is the colorful one!
He does look like he got his face painted, I was thinking the same thing. 🙂
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Awesome photos and a great coloured duck!
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Thanks a lot I’m happy you like the ducks!
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What lovely and striking shots!
Love all the new additions!!
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Thanks so much for visiting Ammi and glad you like the photos!
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Yeah.. gotta be among my favorites as far as a series from YOU, goes.
(and it doesn’t hurt that I LOVE LOVE LOVE wood ducks, either! lol)
Fabulous color … thanks so much for posting these.
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Hey thanks a bunch for checking these out Theresa! The wood ducks are fun and I’m happy you enjoyed seeing them!
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I think wood ducks are great! I agree I wouldn’t say the male wood ducks have” a bazzarre face pattern.” I think they are fabulous looking! Maybe the bird book was writen by another bird not so grand.
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Yes that was an odd comment to write about poor woody. 😦 But we all know he is quite the handsome gent!
Thanks much for looking!! 😀
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Same procedure as last post: Great pics! The seventh ist wonderful. I’ve tried for a long time to take a pic like that.
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Thank you for your kind comments and I’m really glad you liked the wood ducks!
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Well, he is just the king of the pond, isn’t he? He is very dreamy. I can see why the ladies love him. 🙂
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You are right Angelia, he does seem to be king of the pond! Plus he has his court of ladies surrounding him.
Some life I’m thinking! 😀
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¡Preciosas tomas!
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Gracias Estoy tan feliz te gustan las fotos!
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Such lovely colors these guys sport… We don’t have these ducks. But I love ’em!
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Thanks for checking out the ducks! I don’t often see the male wood duck and was lucky to have had the opportunity to grab these pics!
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Yep! I’m a stud duck.
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That’s his story and he is sticking with it!
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They are so cute, Phil 🙂 Nice to see them always 😀
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They are quite cute aren’t they?! 😀
Thanks Paula!
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How did you manage to get them swim in a line? 😉
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Well I always talk to the birds and alligators while trying to photograph them. You know, stuff like…
“Ok, now turn to the left.”
“Grab that fish”
No, don’t fly in that direction.”
Some take direction better then others. (actually, they almost never listen to me)
But occasionally, they pay attention and behave appropriately. 😀
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😀 Nice to see you have speak several languages too 🙂
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I don’t seem to be quite fluent in Alligator yet. Might need more work on that. 😀
I’m still trying to come up with an accurate translation for…”Don’t bite my leg and drag me off into the swamp!”
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LOL 🙂
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Amazing photos.
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Thanks very much! I’m glad you like the ducks and I appreciate your kind comment!
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Brilliant as always, Phil. Love the colours!
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