items tagged with ducks
February 3, 2009
Ducks paddle in formation on a sunny afternoon at Heart Lake.
Tags: ducks, heart, lake
January 24, 2008
I was far enough away so these ducks simply paddled off, rather than flying to safety. I love winter light, especially on the waters of our bays and lakes. Looks like that light might be lacking in days to come.
Tags: ducks, padilla
March 7, 2007
What a beautiful afternoon we had Wednesday. I took the opportunity to cruise through Washington Park, stopping long enough on the loop road to capture this image of “the tree” protruding over the water on the island’s northwest shoreline. Visible … Continue reading →
Tags: ducks, Tree, washington
August 24, 2006
Not only did I struggle with light issues, but these three ducks opted to move away from me every time I tried to re-position for a close shot. This pond is located downtown, right in the “back yard” of the … Continue reading →
Tags: ducks, pond
February 18, 2006
Olympic competitors aren’t the only ones on ice these days. These Anacortes ducks had only a small patch of open water Saturday morning as prolonged cold has iced over their pond. The birds let me get closer than usual before … Continue reading →
Tags: ducks, ice, pond
April 16, 2005
I’ve been running into ducks everywhere these days. I encountered a cooperative group on an early evening stop at Cornet Bay (North Whidbey), but I didn’t have my camera. I photographed these mallards paddling about on a recent visit to … Continue reading →
Tags: alexander beach, ducks
March 12, 2005
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think these little guys are Harlequin Ducks.According to the Seattle Audubon Society’s BirdWeb site, the Harlequin Duck has a small bill, short neck, and long tail. “Males in breeding plumage are unmistakable with … Continue reading →
Tags: ducks, Sunset Beach
January 3, 2005
Ducks near the shoreline of Fidalgo Bay, just off Highway 20 on the drive into Anacortes.
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February 26, 2004
These beautiful mallard ducks were not amused by my decision to pull over and take a photo on the way back to town from Oak Harbor. The mallard is the most common duck in North America. It is easy to … Continue reading →
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