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11-JUN-2013 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Some Kinda (Wood) Duck

I am not sure what variety of duck this is. It seems to have the hair in back of its head, something like some types of female merganser. but has a body more like a mallard. There's nothing like it in my Oregon bird book. Anyone know what it is?


NOTE: I am grateful for the ID! It's a female wood duck. I would probably not have figured that one out.

Nikon NIKON D7100,Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG/HSM
1/640s f/6.3 at 270.0mm iso500 full exif

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Judith Barnett16-Jun-2013 17:07
Stunning Wood duck image with that field grass background!
Julie Oldfield16-Jun-2013 12:55
Nice! Never seen this before.
Laura Milholland14-Jun-2013 21:48
I see you already have the ID - she is a sweetie, and this is a lovely shot. The WildCare animal shelter/rescue that we visit has had a female Wood duck for years - her name is Willow. They seem so very sweet tempered.
Jean D14-Jun-2013 00:25
Definitely a beautiful female Wood duck. Well captured, Vern.Rarely seen on land, usually prefers to be in the water.
Pete Rodgers 13-Jun-2013 01:53
very interesting Vern, and well captured.
paplvr13-Jun-2013 01:35
Purple and blow wow. I wonder if its a cross bred, a juvinile or seasonal coloring? LindaS
Steve Thuman13-Jun-2013 01:05
She is sure a beauty!
Bea.12-Jun-2013 23:37
Nice shot of this strange little duck.
Paul Milholland12-Jun-2013 21:14
Couldn't have asked for a better background to put that brown & grey body against.
Barry Ailetcher12-Jun-2013 18:15
super looking Duck great shot
janescottcumming12-Jun-2013 16:50
Once again, a case where the boy gets all the fancy colors! She is a very sweet and delicate looking little girl though. Lovely catch!
Simon Chandler12-Jun-2013 16:40
A beautiful image captured perfectly. v
Maurice Burke Photography12-Jun-2013 15:54
I believe she"s actually posing for you, Vern! Nice shot.
Char12-Jun-2013 15:15
Excellent shot, Vern! \/
Walter Otto Koenig12-Jun-2013 14:26
Great shot with these details. Shows nicely against the grass. "V"
Guest 12-Jun-2013 14:08
great capture. I knew it had to be a female.
Bob Moeller12-Jun-2013 13:45
Nice Capture! V
Stephanie12-Jun-2013 11:30
Wonderful capture of this lovely lady! :)
Yvonne12-Jun-2013 11:02
What an interesting duck she is, especially with that crest on the back of her head! v
Roger Bailey12-Jun-2013 08:47
Great image, you caught her in the long grass.
graham 12-Jun-2013 07:48
super shot Vern
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS12-Jun-2013 06:39
Sure is a lovely looking duck.
Chris Cochems 12-Jun-2013 06:10
I see you didn't need me this time. Yes, female Wood Duck. You need to get her from the back in mating plumage. She looks like a stained glass window. You also need to find her mate in mating plumage. Nice shot.
Ed R 12-Jun-2013 06:01
Bad Hair day?
Tom Munson12-Jun-2013 05:39
Great shot of this little beauty!
Sam Rua12-Jun-2013 05:10
Jay's got the ID correct. A female Wood Duck from my book. Nice capture, Vern.
Jay Levin12-Jun-2013 05:04
It looks like a female wood duck to me, Vern:

http://www.pbase.com/drjaysel/image/88146631
Hernan E. Enriquez12-Jun-2013 04:52
A beauty. No help from my book.
joseantonio12-Jun-2013 04:11
Had never seen this before. Great capture.V.
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