Good morning and Happy Critter Day
Lake of the Lilies is filled with all the ducks that visit New Jersey during the winter,
and I was so happy to be out and about, camera in hand!
The first three are Redhead Ducks,
they are an attractive, diving duck that are only here during the winter.
Redhead Male duck in front, female behind him.
Sleeping with eyes open!
This is a Male Ring-Necked Duck
From the marking I knew the duck was new-to-me,
so I took some pictures and checked my book when I got home.
This is the first time I have seen this duck and there were only a few.
Above is a Male American Wigeon
Another of our winter ducks, I see these every year.
This is a Female Lesser Scaup
Another diving duck seen here only in winter.
American Black Duck...thanks Eileen
American Black Duck
Sharing today's images with Eileen at
Viewing Nature With Eileen
for Saturday Critters
12 comments:
Hello Debbie,
Beautiful shots of all the ducks. I love the Redhead, Ring-neck, Scaup and the Wigeon. The Mottled Ducks are not really seen in this area, could they be the American Black Ducks? Thank you for your critter post and for sharing your link! Take care, have a wonderful weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
These are all very beautiful and it's fun when they are so colorful. We have quite a few mottled ducks here and I never am sure of the ID. You took gorgeous photos. Hope you are feeling much better now! Sweet hugs!
Beautiful photos of the ducks, you got them while they were enjoying swimming in the water. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for the visit and comment.
Wonderful pictures you got.
Cathy
Fabulous shots as usual. We have been having so much snow that it is hard to get out and about to see many creatures.
wow! Gorgeous ducks and magnificent photos ~ thanks,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
What a wonderful start to the day! Beautiful photos of the winter ducks. I especially love the 4th pic.
The ducks always bring a ray of brightness to a cold winter day! Your photos did that perfectly!
Lake of the Lilies -- that's the most wonderful name!
Hello Debbie :)
Wonderful shots of all the ducks, I love the Red -headed ducks perfectly in focus, and their red eyes gleam in the sun, but the ducks are all beautifully photographed and I enjoyed seeing the variety.
All the best
Sonjia
Lovely ducks and photos!
/Irene
How fun to see the wintering ducks, and even some that are new to you seeing, that is always fun. I love the colors they have and cool markings!
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