Catmendo Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesbuds Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I believe it is a Ring Necked Duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearing Machine Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 That it is!! What a beauty of a shot!! I love the perfect reflection on the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Sweet shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 That is a Ring-necked duck, very nice shot Stu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catmendo Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks for your comments all and thanks for the ID! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USRanger Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Great reflection! Is this the original or cropped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catmendo Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Great reflection! Is this the original or cropped? Thank you and yes, it was definitely cropped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panthrcat Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 wow it's a beauty shot!!! I would have guessed a "golden eye" but then again, I suck at ID of birds,, still learning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmc Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymph Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Stu, I would have to say that is the most beautiful shot of a drake ringneck I have ever seen. Way to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Stu, that is gorgeous. Excellent work! Oh, as for the ID, it's a ring-necked duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catmendo Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Once again, thank you all for your time and comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzsaw Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 The reflection makes the image a winner. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 i always love peaking in the thread to see the amazing pics you guys take another great one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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