Derek Kite's picture of the Wood Duck on Sept. 22.
Stunning!
I had thought Harlequin Ducks were colourful. Yet, the Wood Duck (the woody) is, if anything, more so, even though the one, below, has yet to complete its moult to breeding plumage.
For the past couple of weeks Derek Kite has been watching a male Wood Duck in Kokanee Creek Park. It was still in its non-breeding plumage when he found it (right).
By yesterday, when I went with him to see it, the duck’s moult to breeding plumage was well under way and it was already really spectacular.
The Wood Duck as seen on October 7th. It will only become grander as it completes its moult.
With its wings partially raised, the lovely blues on the flight feathers are more evident.
great pics as always Alistair
Len, I am rummaging through my favourite pictures for the presentation I will give to the West Kootenay Naturalists in a couple of weeks. I suspect that one of these pictures of the Wood Duck will make the cut.
Wow! Isn’t he spectacular! Great photos – thanks for sharing.