Wood Ducks are very conspicuous with their bright colors, face patterns, and sweptback crest on the males. They females are dull-colored with dark head and white eye patch. They are found in wooded water areas, also perching in trees. Wood Ducks eat primarily nuts and seeds. I have seen this Wood Duck along with a female in a Ponderosa Pine area I frequent in northern Arizona.
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Beautiful detail!
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They are amazing, aren’t they?
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Wood Ducks show the magic of nature, maybe at play. I’ve often thought about female colors in nature, soft colors that blend with vegetation. Not dull, but sheltering.
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Another gorgeous shot!
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Thanks!
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