F/11.0, 1/500, ISO 320.
Bufflehead Duck
Why are hairdressers never late for work?
Because they know all the short cuts!
Interesting Fact: Bufflehead nest only in cavities, using holes dug by Northern Flickers and sometimes Pileated Woodpeckers (as well as artificial nest boxes). In the summer, females that are too young to breed, or whose nests have failed, fly around in noisy groups and scope out the available nest holes for the following breeding season. Just before laying, females make more secretive flights to prospective holes, either alone or with their mates. They usually choose cavities in poplar or aspen trees, except in California where they often use pine trees. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bufflehead/lifehistory )
Haha, I love the idea of them yelling (quacking? ) this as they fly in…
Hehehe it would be really cool if they did. Thank you very much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with us. Happy Blogging! š
What a great capture! I really enjoy your action shots.
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Hello, I am an avid bird watcher, I have never seen birds like this. Very cool looking. I am working on a collection of back yard song birds, I have a few more to add, but I am getting there. It is so much fun to see new variety’s of birds.
It definitely is, that is awesome that you are doing back yard song birds collection. I am glad that I am able to share my findings with you. Continue on your journey, thank you very much for stopping by and Happy Blogging! š
Great shot!
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Good for you! I know how hard it is to get birds in flight. I’ve been watching Buffleheads in a park I go to. They are stunning ducks! Excellent job capturing these ducks!! šš¼šš¼šš¼
Thank you very much, I am really glad to see that you enjoyed it. Bufflehead are quite stunning and interesting little ducks I always enjoyed seeing them. I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your feedback with us. Happy Blogging! š
A great shot!
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