Many years ago we had a pair of domestic ducks in the back yard--- naturally the food and their little pool attracted freeloaders, so we got to know the mallards quite well--- their various communicating movements, and their habits. Watching the males lose their color always seemed a bit sad....
Wow, how fine color! Greetings
ReplyDeleteNot the best looking of ducks is it. Some nice captures though Bob.
ReplyDeleteI'd never noticed the tiny tufts of color on the females before.
ReplyDeleteBob je hebt haar er geweldig mooi op staan al haar kleuren komen geweldig mooi tot zijn recht.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bas.
DeleteHi Bob, after all the beauty, always such a shame, seems very early. All the best, John
ReplyDeleteYes John, it is early, but, his job is done.
DeleteHola Bob,fotos bien cogidas de este anade comun en eclipse.Un abrazo.
ReplyDeleteThis Mallard duck is so beautiful, Bob. Thank you for making my day!
ReplyDeleteYou always capture water and plumage beautifully.
ReplyDeleteNice job.......
ReplyDeleteThanks David.
DeleteFunnt
ReplyDeletey male with colors not relally present ! Good pictures Bob.
Oh .....
ReplyDeleteFunny male of course ;-)
Thanks for these Bob, the 5th photograph is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Many years ago we had a pair of domestic ducks in the back yard--- naturally the food and their little pool attracted freeloaders, so we got to know the mallards quite well--- their various communicating movements, and their habits. Watching the males lose their color always seemed a bit sad....
ReplyDeletenice duck
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as usual.
ReplyDeleteLovely coloured duck, nice set of photos.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of this beautiful duck.
Groettie from Patricia.
Thanks Patricia.
DeleteNever saw a male duck in eclipse. Nice but not so handsome:-)
ReplyDeleteWait a while and then he is gorgeous again!
Very nice photos Bob!
greetings, Maria
Yes Maria, he will gain his colours again.
DeleteIs this the ducks coming into sexual maturity? Never have seen this!
ReplyDeleteNo, it has been through sexual maturity Tabor.
DeleteAwesome images Bob.
ReplyDeleteCheers to you Tarja.
DeleteIt has a nice assortment of colors, Bob.
ReplyDeleteBuen mércoles.
Un abrazo.
I see wild ducks daily. And can say your photos reveal what even nature conceals to the viewer, Bob!
ReplyDeleteHe's handsome and knows it! I am not sure what eclipse means in this context ... is it the same as molting?
ReplyDeleteSallie, you are right, it is molting.
DeleteBeautiful pictures of this beautiful duck Bob.
ReplyDeleteBright and sharp.
Greetings Tinie
Hi Bob. I like your photos very much. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteWonder Bob, beautiful feather colors.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Tip on the beak. It's amazing to watch.
ReplyDeleteUnas imagenes preciosas, saludos y feliz verano.
ReplyDeleteCurioso, ayer mismo al atardecer via a varios de estos patos nadando en las aguas de la bahía, en la mar.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo,
Bob, definitely a scruffy look! Nice shots!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see this beautiful duck.
ReplyDeleteThe small picks of blue between his head springs I find fantastic.
Greetings, Helma