A wood duck in that clumsy adolescent stage enjoying a nice afternoon swim in the summer muck. Looks to me like he is a teenage boy….watch out.
A wood duck in that clumsy adolescent stage enjoying a nice afternoon swim in the summer muck. Looks to me like he is a teenage boy….watch out.
nature has no boss 
It was my good luck to spot your duck in the muck
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Thanks, hope your weekend is going well.
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This is such a great shot! I have never seen one of that age. I love wood ducks! I wish they would nest here(northern NM), but they only stay for a couple of weeks in spring – then they probably come to you!
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HI, this wood duck was photographed in an area that is closed until July 1st. I have seen them as little ducklings in other areas but never at this stage before. I bet they were born in this preserve and enjoyed the solitude they had prior to July. Hope your weekend is going well.
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That is a wonderful photograph!
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Thanks, hope your weekend is going well.
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lovely capture! — but judging by the yellow mascara, it’s a young lady 🙂
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Good call. 🙂
Hope your weekend is going well.
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thank you, Mike. have a great weekend!
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Although A weekend latter for a reply I am having a good one.
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Great colors all swirling together! Isn’t it interesting how much muck many of us seem to be seeing this time of year?!
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Hi and yes things seem extra mucky this year. We have had a wet spring and it warmed up quickly. Wonder if that has anything to do with it?
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😉 Cruising for chicks!
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Or at least testing out the waters so to speak.
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