Saturday, December 17, 2011

Mallard/ Camera Critters

Mallard eating a small fish

Until seeing this, I had always thought mallard ducks were herbivores. But this mallard was greedily devouring a small fish. I learned something new!

I tried to capture the fish above water, but the mallard was too fast for me. Maybe next time!

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34 comments:

  1. AndreaDecember 17, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I love that combination of its green beak and blue at the tip of the wing. I wonder what that color is useful for! Do you know its gender? haha!

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  2. JillDecember 17, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Wow! Love this. It shows so many of the beautiful details of the mallard. Great job!

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  3. MadSnapperDecember 17, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    i never really thought about what they eat, now we know. the ones here like bread and any people food. the photo is so good i tried to wash my hands in the water on my computer. gorgeous

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  4. John @ Beans and I on the LooseDecember 17, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    This has been a goal of mine for a long time. Just once I'd like to catch a shot of the fish in the beak of any bird.

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  5. eileeninmdDecember 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Fantastic capture of the Mallard.

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  6. TexWisGirlDecember 17, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    she needs her protein! :)

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  7. Yogi♪♪♪December 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Nice tight shot. I always thought they munched on plants.

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  8. LizDecember 17, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Lovely capture!

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  9. LoracDecember 17, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Oh she is gorgeous! Nice capture EG. I really love the mallards.

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  10. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comDecember 17, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    What a wonderful shot, love the subtle colors of the mallard and the amazing blue of the water, I too always thought they were herbivores, if I thought much about it at all. Thanks for enlightening me.

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  11. Lois EvensenDecember 17, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    What a pretty lady. Very nice shot.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Great details in your photo! I too, didn't know they ate fish. Hmmm.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    ~Antonette

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  13. DeniseinVADecember 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I learned something new too, pretty little duck. Always love that touch of blue in his feathers on its back.

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  14. CarlettaDecember 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Wondering about his green beak but all the colors in this mesh beautifully! Love the rippling clear water.

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  15. SusanDecember 17, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Wow, awesome shot! The water looks so inviting, even though I'd freeze to death the minute I hit it. Love it!

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  16. Sylvia KDecember 17, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    What a great shot! I love the details you've captured! Such beautiful water! I didn't realize they ate fish either!! Always a good day when I learn something new -- which means, I guess, that every day is a good day!!! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  17. RedPatDecember 17, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I love that flash of blue and her little foot paddling along as she eats!

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  18. LowellDecember 17, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Take a peak at its beak! These guys are good fisherducks! I thought all your mallards had flown to Florida!

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  19. Small City ScenesDecember 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Quack! A very neat picture. I love the color of the water.
    It seems it is true as long as there is any water ducks will find it. Mud puddles are no exception out this way. MB

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  20. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Lovely capture!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Me too... I didn't know that either!

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  22. colleenDecember 17, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I love that one little spot of purple!
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  23. ShammickiteDecember 17, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    The fish must have been a specially yummy treat.

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  24. Rambling WoodsDecember 17, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    mallards will eat insects, small fish and other things..can't afford to be picky at this time of year...

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  25. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    You should see the chickens when they find a mouse. It wouldn't make near as pretty a picture as this though.

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  26. GeorgeDecember 17, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I also learned something from your post. I never thought of Mallards eating fish. I must say that this is a marvelous photo. The colors -- of the water and of the duck -- are fantastic.

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  27. RandyDecember 18, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    He's a cutie!

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  28. SquirrelQueenDecember 18, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    She is a beautiful girl, great capture.

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  29. catDecember 18, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I always thought the same, so now I also know different. Great shot!

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  30. IndraniDecember 18, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Beautiful capture. The water looks so good.

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  31. André TavaresDecember 18, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Adorei esta foto também! O brilho da água é incrível!

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  32. StephanieDecember 18, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Beautiful capture of our fine feathered friend.

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  33. JanieDecember 18, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Great photo! I, too, thought mallards were herbivores.

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  34. Crafty Green PoetDecember 19, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Lovely photo! Always nice to see the blue in a female mallard's wing,

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