Saturday, September 25, 2021

Saturday's Critters # 406

 The Monarchs are Migrating... 







I saw this unusual duck up in Rhode Island...

does anyone know of an identification on this duck?

- be like a duck -
- paddling and working hard under water, but what everyone else sees is a calm smiling face -

Sharing today's images with Eileen at 
for Saturday Critters

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

A scoter, maybe?

Anonymous said...

My guess, a juvie surf scoter

eileeninmd said...

Hello Debbie,
Beautiful captures of the Monarch! I saw one these week on my butterfly bush. I believe your ocean duck is the Common Eider, but I could be wrong. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Debbie, I agree with Eileen, I believe it's an Eider but they only look like this from July to September. Beautiful captures of the Monarch butterfly. I haven't seen one all year!

RedPat said...

I have seen a lot of Monarchs until the past week when we got a lot of rain and the temperatures have dropped off a lot. Your shots are so wonderful!

Linda said...

Your photos are exquisite....as alwys.....

Marie Smith said...

The duck may be a Common Eider. Great shots.

Love the monarch photos. You really are a butterfly whisperer, Debbie.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

That's an odd looking duck...no offense, Ducky! heehee! But I don't think I've ever seen one. I sure hope one of the Monarchs will show up around here. We have SO many butterflies right now. Happy weekend. I hope you're resting and taking it easy!

BeachGypsy said...

Beautiful butterflies! And ive never seen a duck like that! Hope your weekend is going great!

The Furry Gnome said...

The Monarchs left here some time ago.

Ruth Hiebert said...

The Monarch is such a beautiful butterfly. As for the duck, I would say Scoter or Eider but I could be wrong.

Linda said...

Wonderfully colorful photos! Thanks for sharing.

Black Knight said...

Beautiful butterfly.
Never seen a duck like that here. Bolsena lake, where I often go, is a perfect habitat for ducks but they are different.

Shiju Sugunan said...

Beautiful butterfly shots!

My latest post:
https://craniumbolts.blogspot.com/2021/09/brief-visit-to-kaikondrahalli.html

Conniecrafter said...

So many things migrating now, our hummingbird feeder has been busy :)
Wow that duck has an interesting bill on it doesn't it, very interesting, fun to find those unusual ones :)

Lowcarb team member said...

Wonderful butterfly photographs.

All the best Jan

Brian King said...

Monarchs are beautiful! We still have a few around. I've never seen a duck like that, but it's very cool looking! Most unusual.

LeAnn said...

I guess it is the time of year for the Monarchs to migrate. I love how you raise and nurture them. That is an unusual Duck. It is amazing how they look so calm while paddling.
Blessings and hugs!