The Wood Duck is a beautiful oddity.
The duck’s scientific name acknowledges its striking plumage; Aix sponsaa means waterfowl in wedding raiment. Although not unique in its oddity, it is unusual in that it chooses a tree in which to nest.
Derek Kite found this Wood Duck nest high in a tree in Kokanee Creek Park. By the time I arrived the female had climbed down into the hollow of the snag, but the male stood atop and looked prepared to fend off intruders.
What an amazing looking duck! Love how you caught him perched on the stump.
Leone, yes the Wood Duck is impressive. Yet, it is a rather big stump—the duck is about 10 metres off the ground atop a snag.