Ruddy Duck

The amazing blue bill and wonderful red color of a male Ruddy Duck. Photographed on a nice sunny morning at Lake John near Walden, CO.

6 thoughts on “Ruddy Duck”

bcsongbird

Great image! Love the colours, composition and the depth of field. Cool looking duck too!

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June 8, 2015 at 4:28 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, for me that blue bill is something else. We don’t have many of these guys around here so seeing a few hanging out was a real treat. Hop your day is going well.
  
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  June 8, 2015 at 4:33 pm Reply
judilyn

I’m not a birder, but I’ve never even seen a picture of a blue-billed duck like that. Very pretty! ;->

Virtual hugs,

Judie

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June 8, 2015 at 6:15 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Judilyn, I am not sure I fit the textbook definition of a birder as well but it is sure fun to see the vast diversity of why’s out there in the world and that blue bill is sure something else. Hope you are having a great day.
  
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  June 9, 2015 at 1:35 pm Reply
Jet Eliot

It’s always a treat to see the ruddy drake in breeding. In the winter the bill is dark and plain. Fantastic photo, Mike.

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June 9, 2015 at 3:50 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Jet, we hardly ever see tees guys except for in breeding colors so that is a treat for us. Hope you are doing well and having a great day.
  
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  June 10, 2015 at 10:13 pm Reply