Ducks - so common, so mundane...

[Bobobird]

But if they are wood ducks and there is nothing else to keep you entertained they will have to do.

Comments welcomed and appreciated as usual.

1. What on earth is he doing with a fish? I don't think they eat them!
He scooted off soon after so do not know what happened to the fish.


2.

[chauncey]

Ducks - so common, so mundane...

Yes they are...along with sea gulls, they are the first "go-to bird" for that new camera/lens, just to check it out and improve your technique. After a brief looksee on the monitor, most are relegated to the recycle bin as they just don't seem to have the photogenic gracefulness of the larger birds.
That said...IMHO, you seem to have done just fine.

[Otavio]

Bobo, I would also ask what a duck is doing with a fish on its beak! The fish probably went fine, after this shocking experience. . Very nice images! #2 is superb, IMO.

Cheers...

[Bobobird]

Thanks guys.
I have just been told by some people who know such things that ducks do take fish usually small one's when they ar grubbing about. Others like the mergansers take pretty big fish too.

But both reckon that this woodie had taken something just a bit too big.

[jamn4ex]

Bobo very nice shots. I especially like the reflection in the take off shot. The colors in both look spot on awesome!

[FootLoose]

I think you nailed the 2nd one, Bobo.