I have seen widgeons stealing food from other diving ducks, mostly coots, but never got to photograph this behavior. There is clearly some tasty green growth on the bottom of this lake which requires a bit of a dive to reach. What to do if you are only a dabbler, steal from the divers like these redheaded ducks. It appears even the mild mannered Gadwalls were getting in on the action.
nature has no boss 
I posted a few days back a few pictures on a gang of seagulls stealing fish from a crow…birds are not always cute n fuzzy 😉
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We also have seen the gulls stealing form many other birds. When we are at the lake we know which ducks are catching fish by watching where the gulls are. I like you blog you have a great variety of photos posted.
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Thank you kind sir! 😉
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fantastic!
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Thanks, and thanks for taking time ot peek around the blog as well as comment. Much appreciated.
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Once again a great image. Did you use a mirror lens? If yes, what brand?
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Hi Stephan, thanks and we actually used a Nikon 70-300mm lens zoomed all out for this one and had to crop the photo a good deal. It would have been nice to have more power but it all worked out.
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Love all of the colors in these ducks…awesome capture!
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HI Tammy, it was nice to be able to get these guys doing their thing just at the time of peak duck color in the late winter. The redheads always amaze me with their color this time of year.
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Very nice picture!
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Hi and thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it. Observing behavior is so much fun especially when you see enough to finally know what is going on out there on the pond. Hope your day is join well.
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They are such happy creatures. 🙂
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Happy for sure unless you are getting you food stolen.
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Yes, there is always lots of envy and fighting with ducks and in nature…sounds familiar? Wonderful ducks and I like the interaction and the peaceful one in the background.
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Hi Paula, kinda makes one recognize we are all similar regardless of species.
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Excellent capture of the action among the birds. The color of that duck’s red head is quite amazing.
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Hi Jane, I agree the redheaded ducks red head is quite a sight and on a sunny day is even brighter. The action was fun to watch and went on for quite some time. Hope your day is going well.
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capturing animal behavior … nicely done!
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Hi LB, capturing behavior is so much fun. Wish i had more time to really do it well.
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