I went to Bolsa Chica yesterday and wanted one last shot and this little duck popped up. He's so adorable with his big round shiny head. Who would have thought that fossils of this Bufflehead duck dated back two million years ago!
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
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I've seen others post Wood Ducks on Flickr, but I had never seen one. They have been on my wishlist for some time. Yesterday, I was able to get some shots of both the male and the female. I even got some in flight. So, I hope you like Wood Ducks because you'll be seeing more from me!
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
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Although not as flashy as the male, the female Wood Duck is very beautiful.
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
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,,, in the morning light
(Please view on black to see the colors as I intended them to be.)
Northern Shoveler
Anas clypeata
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Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
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