Woodies Galore - (18 and older only please) (pics included)

[buzzsaw]

Oh you perverts, what did you think I was going to post... bikini's at Big Island?

lil' babies in 90 degree heat drying out I guess.

The last of the pterodactyl's....

[The_Duckslayer]

1 and 2 look like they just got out of the barbers chair and got a buzz cut. (pun intended) Great pictures thanks for sharing. Take care and N Joy the Hunt././Jimbo

[Flash]

What kind of Woodie is the last one?

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"Set the Hook"

[Steve Foss]

Wilt Chamberlain Woodie.

[buzzsaw]

yeah, I had to sneak in the GBH since he was so close by those woodies. here's one I forgot. I should have dedicated this thread to Jimbo, the Wood duck man!

[Tom Wilson]

Mike thes pet ducks of yours are making for some beautiful images, especially for being taken in full sun. Those logs are providing you with the same lighting as a fill flash would normally provide, and is controlling the harsh shadows very well. Good job.

[buzzsaw]

If I could only get woodies from shore to be as cordial as these fellows have been I'd be set. It seems as they are used to the boat traffic on Tonka and you can sneak up to them (well, some of them) and get an opportunity to take a great picture. It helps as well if you have a handful of Acorns.

[Wayne Sieber]

Buzz - Dumb question here but what kind of duck is that in the single picture? Doesn't look like a hen woodie to me.

[hobbydog]

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Buzz - Dumb question here but what kind of duck is that in the single picture? Doesn't look like a hen woodie to me.

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Imature drake woodie

[Wayne Sieber]

hobbydog - The Dark Black (non-red) eye and the bill (dark gray, almost black) is what's throwing me. So the youngsters start like that then change as they mature?

[buzzsaw]

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Buzz - Dumb question here but what kind of duck is that in the single picture? Doesn't look like a hen woodie to me

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Here's the deal, it's a hen Wood duck in molt, you can tell by the beak if nothing else, it comes out str8 and then drops. If you ever need an ID on a duck, look in the Lemaster book it's the bible.

[Steve Foss]

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Buzz - Dumb question here but what kind of duck is that in the single picture? Doesn't look like a hen woodie to me.

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I don't mean to be a dummy, either, but I count four pics in this thread that are of single ducks. Which one are you asking about?

[buzzsaw]

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I don't mean to be a dummy, either, but I count four pics in this thread that are of single ducks. Which one are you asking about?

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The last solo picture.

[hobbydog]

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hobbydog - The Dark Black (non-red) eye and the bill (dark gray, almost black) is what's throwing me. So the youngsters start like that then change as they mature?

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Look at the first andsecond pic down...these are adults that has molted....see the whitish "chin strap" now look back at the pic in question....see the same chin strap starting to develop? The colored bill and red eye will come in a month or so.

[Tom Wilson]

Hobby is absolutely right on this guys--the last solo photo is a a juvenile Drake wood duck. The hen does not have a chin strap at any point. If you'd like to see the difference look at the photo of the three sitting on the log together--these are all hens.