Need an ID?

[Catmendo]

I can't seem to find this guy in the book I have in front of me. Any help in identifying him would be much appreciated.

[Jakesbuds]

I believe it is a Ring Necked Duck

[Spearing Machine]

That it is!! What a beauty of a shot!! I love the perfect reflection on the water.

[eyeguy 54]

Sweet shot!

[Dbl]

That is a Ring-necked duck, very nice shot Stu!

[Catmendo]

Thanks for your comments all and thanks for the ID!

[USRanger]

Great reflection! Is this the original or cropped?

[Catmendo]

Great reflection! Is this the original or cropped?

Thank you and yes, it was definitely cropped!

[panthrcat]

wow it's a beauty shot!!! I would have guessed a "golden eye" but then again, I suck at ID of birds,, still learning

[bmc]

A very nice drake ringneck. Around here was also call them ringbills or ringers. Guys in the southern U.S. call the "jacks" or "blackjacks". They make up a majority of the duck hunters bag here in MN.

The common goldeneye is bigger than a ringneck. The drake goldeneye has a black head with a white dot between it's eye and base of the bill. It's body is mainly white with black wings sitting on top of it's back and a black bill. Drakes look like a milk jug sitting on the water. The hen common goldeneye has a chocolate brown head w/ a black bill with some yellow or orange to it. It's body is a molted gray/white color.

Brian

[Nymph]

Stu, I would have to say that is the most beautiful shot of a drake ringneck I have ever seen. Way to go!!!

[Steve Foss]

Stu, that is gorgeous. Excellent work!

Oh, as for the ID, it's a ring-necked duck.

[Catmendo]

Once again, thank you all for your time and comments!

[buzzsaw]

The reflection makes the image a winner. Nice work.

[mrklean]

i always love peaking in the thread to see the amazing pics you guys take another great one