More Long-tailed Ducks
A flock of Long-tailed ducks have clearly started to over-winter down at Woodbine Beach. I always find the males comical, like Harlequin Ducks done in monochrome, and then there’s the ridiculously long double-tail.
Their call is not the usual throaty “quack” you would get from a Mallard, but the sound you might get out of a chicken if it was laughing (and maybe somewhat annoyed too). (A good example of what they sound like can be found here).
Here are a series of photos I managed to snag of the flock this morning down by Woodbine Beach:
I like this one because it shows the slight variations in plumage and even head-shape that exists in these ducks:
Trio of Male Long-tailed Ducks
Then there was this fellow, who unlike the rest of his shy brothers, ventured closer to me rather than keeping his distance, allowing me to take a couple of nice shots of him and his reflection in the still waters.
Male Long-tailed Duck and His Reflection in the Water 1
Male Long-tailed Duck and His Reflection in the Water 2
Then there’s this one of a male and female pair about to land. I managed to get both of them nice and sharp by moving the camera, but as a result the other ducks they are landing among are blurred. Still, a fun shot.
Pair of Long-tailed Ducks Coming in for a Landing
Tags: Bird, Long-tailed Ducks, Woodbine Beach
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Beautiful shots of these lovely ducks! We very rarely see them this close in Ottawa.
Cheers,
Gillian