These guys always seem so alert and on patrol. Furthermore, they look pretty darn tough. That said, they are one of the more skittish ducks on the ponds and getting close is always a challenge.
These guys always seem so alert and on patrol. Furthermore, they look pretty darn tough. That said, they are one of the more skittish ducks on the ponds and getting close is always a challenge.
nature has no boss 
He is extremely beautiful, and yes, has a somewhat “mean” face! Happy New year to you.
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Thanks Kim, you nailed it with that mean-happy face, just the right way to describe those guys. Happy new year.
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Wow, stunning photo! Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Thanks Natalie, wishing you a happy new years.
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Great pic! That beak!!! Happy 2014!
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That is indeed one colorful beak, should be able to get the girls with a beak like that. Happy new year!
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Great photo as usual. Hope to see more of them in 2014.
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Thanks and a happy new year to you. Hope I can keep them coming in 2014 and thanks for the kind words.
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Wonderful capture! Happy New Year to you and yours. 😀
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Thank you Jackie and may the new year bring you peace and prosperity. Cheers, Mike.
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Stunning. The yellow eye looks really menacing.
Happy New Year, looking forward to your posts!
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Happy new year to you. Those eyes do indeed have a very focused and menacing look to them. When a big group of Ringnecks are swimming together it looks like a squadron on the hunt for the enemy.
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Fantastic photo!
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Thanks Jet, wishing you a very happy new year.
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How cool is that! Perfect shot!
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Thanks
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Wishing you a very happy and creative 2014!
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Thanks Marie and the same wish for you. May 2104 be a creative and fun year.
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What a lovely way to “ring” in the New Year!
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Indeed and I wish you a very happy and creative one.
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I don’t think I have ever seen a duck like this – love his beak!
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A blue beak! Beautiful shot, Mike.
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HI Eliza and thanks. This guys was very good looking and very blue in the beak. Their demeanor is a at the same time aggressive yet they are very shy around here. Hope your Christmas as wonderful and wising you a great new year.
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Thank you, same to you!
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He does look a little fierce – yet absolutely beautiful!
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Hi Kathy, yes these guys have those piercing yellow eyes. This guy is especially good looking and quite colorful to boot.
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never seen a duck like this before.What a interesting colour!
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Hi, we only see these guys for a month or two as they overwinter here in CO. They are quite stunning and this male especially so. Hope you enjoyed your holiday and wishing you a wonderful 2017.
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thanks Mike & good health to you!
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Your welcome.
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