Some quackers

[MN Shutterbug]

Got a tip on eagles today and they flew the coop before I got there. Had some fun with ducks, though.

This Ruddy is my favorite.

[Dbl]

Nice work Mike, love the low angles.

[dan z]

That green head takes the cake.

[eyeguy 54]

quack quack

[Canon Guy]

Very nice!

[finnbay]

Love the shoveler! Not something we get to see here very often.

[Wayne Ek]

Nice shots. Like the last Ruddy.

[MN Shutterbug]

Thanks guys. I hadn't planned on shooting ducks the other day, but I was laying on the damp and cold sandy beach waiting for eagles to show up for their feast, but that never happened. At least I came home with something. I may have to go out again and try for different species. It was quite fulfilling.

We have quite a few Northern Shovelers around here in the early spring. The first time I saw one I thought it was a mallard with a weird bill. That was quite a few years ago.

[Dave S]

Shovelers, Bluebills and Hooded Mergansers have been the common duck around here lately as well as swans.

Nice pics. Love the colors on the Shoveler.

[Sturg]

I don't think I've ever seen ruddy ducks in the wild, I too love your low angle shots!