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Friday, January 26, 2018

Splish-Splash

Let's see what the ducks are up to.
 The Surf Scoter is a large sea duck that overwinters in our area.  It is sometimes locally called the Skunk Headed Coot, because of the markings on the head.

 They feed on mussels that they scoop up when they dive
 Diving 
 Sploosh
Gone
 Mallards also overwinter in our area and are found in flocks on the bays and sloughs
 They often flock with the American Wigeons
 Quack
 Time for showing off
 Impressing the girls
 Catching the American Wigeons at bath time 
Splish-Splash

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13 comments:

  1. TomJanuary 26, 2018 at 10:12 PM

    ...fabulous captures.

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  2. Small City ScenesJanuary 26, 2018 at 10:48 PM

    Welcome back with a quack and a splash!
    MB

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  3. BreathtakingJanuary 27, 2018 at 1:02 AM

    Hello!:) I enjoyed seeing the duck's splashes and dives. Always fun to see, but I have never seen the Surf Scoter before. It's head is most distinctive.

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  4. JoyfulJanuary 27, 2018 at 1:41 AM

    I love the ducks splashing around in the water.

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  5. eileeninmdJanuary 27, 2018 at 4:45 AM

    Hello, great captures of the Surf Scoter. The Mallards are pretty, their green heads really pop. The Wigeon is a beautiful duck. Great sightings and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  6. LeaJanuary 27, 2018 at 5:11 AM

    Fun!
    Have a great weekend!

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 27, 2018 at 5:33 AM

    Love your action shots! WOW! They are beautiful! I hope you're having a nice weekend! Lots of hugs, Diane

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  8. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 27, 2018 at 7:08 AM

    I've always loved mallards and their bright green heads.

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  9. AngieJanuary 27, 2018 at 5:45 PM

    The disappearing duck ... terrific series of action shots! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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  10. KimJanuary 27, 2018 at 10:19 PM

    Hello there lovely JoAnn. It seems forever since I have visited your lovely place. These photos of the ducks are lovely. What characters they are.

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  11. Patio PostcardsJanuary 28, 2018 at 5:26 AM

    Glad to see you back from your break. Those mallards are so beautiful, especially the males.

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  12. MaryJanuary 28, 2018 at 7:07 AM

    I'm partial to Mallards - but all ducks can be such fun to watch. Your pix are fabulous.

    The most interesting ducks I've ever seen were the flightless Campbell Island Teals on Campbell Island, NZ. They had almost reached extinction however are now up to 100, perhaps even more. I'm including the link to my old post in case you didn't see it back in 2011 JoAnn. That was such a special sighting, one of many on that exciting sub-Antarctic Islands expedition trip.

    http://abreathoffreshair-mary.blogspot.com/2011/11/rare-and-beautiful.html

    Hugs - Mary

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  13. Powell River BooksJanuary 30, 2018 at 8:39 PM

    I saw the first male Merganser in it's white breeding plumage. - Margy

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Thanks for stopping by for a visit - I always enjoy hearing from you!