Female Ring-necked Duck

[jprzybyla]

I captured these in late March at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The duck was enjoying a bath, splashing water in all directions. C&C welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

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[Panama Hat & Camera]

Joe,
A very nice (and sharp) series of photos.
There is no doubt that the duck is enjoying its bath (*).
Congratulations,
Antonio.

(*) Here in Brazil, when a child is enjoying the bath and splashing water in every direction, we say that it looks like a happy duck in water. Now, I understand better the reason for this expression.

[kaneohebud]

Nicely done female Joe. I imagine the birds are moving north by now in your area, aren't they?

[jprzybyla]

Joe,
A very nice (and sharp) series of photos.
There is no doubt that the duck is enjoying its bath (*).
Congratulations,
Antonio.

Hello Antonio, thank you for viewing and commenting. Your description of a child splashing water the phrase to describe it brought a smile to my face and a vision of a child in a bath. Thanks again.

(*) Here in Brazil, when a child is enjoying the bath and splashing water in every direction, we say that it looks like a happy duck in water. Now, I understand better the reason for this expression.

[jprzybyla]

Nicely done female Joe. I imagine the birds are moving north by now in your area, aren't they?

Hello Bud, thank you for viewing and commenting. Yes, most of the migratory birds have left for their summer homes. I look forward to them returning next fall but we still have our resident birds, butterflies and dragonflies.

[Bobobird]

Cool captures. Like #1 best.

[FlyingSquirrel]

Nice images Joe; I prefer number 1. I've only recently started wildlife and bird photography, but from what few birds I've photographed, this is one of my favorite species. I have a few shots I need to process. The female is a beauty, but the male is something else to see!

[jprzybyla]

Cool captures. Like #1 best.

Thanks Bobo, very much appreciated.

[jprzybyla]

Nice images Joe; I prefer number 1. I've only recently started wildlife and bird photography, but from what few birds I've photographed, this is one of my favorite species. I have a few shots I need to process. The female is a beauty, but the male is something else to see!

Hello Matt, thank you for viewing and commenting. Right you are regarding the male Ring-necked Duck. Posted below is the male.