Saturday, January 21, 2012

Buffleheads II/ Camera Critters

 Female and male bufflehead ducks

This appears to have been my lucky week for seeing bufflehead ducks. Last Saturday I showed you a female HERE and today I have both males and a female.

Suddenly I realize that bufflehead males have green on their faces. Until now I'd thought they were simply black and white!

 I wonder what she said to make him leave

OK, truth be told this is a different male from the one above.

Up, up and away!

This is the same male as in photo #2 but a couple of seconds later.

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45 comments:

  1. KateJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Aren't birds marvelous creatures? These waterfowl are particularly appealing!

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  2. MadSnapperJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    i love the butt shot second up from the bottom and i like the female head better than the male, love that black head. that water looks rough enough to make them sea sick

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  3. JillJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    They are so pretty. I love the take off shots!

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  4. SaunJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Awesome shots but what did you link up to. I don't see a new linky. Mine are here... http://tickleberrymoon.blogspot.com/

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  5. Tina´s PicStoryJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    great shots!

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  6. BirdmanJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Cool action shots! Cool name too.

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  7. eileeninmdJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Awesome shots of the Buffleheads. The males are handsome. Have a great weekend!

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  8. SnapJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Obviously, the Buffleheads like you! Lovely shots. Happy Critter Day!

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  9. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Gorgeous shots, love capturing birds in flight, they are so beautiful

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  10. Hootin AnniJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    That third image is outstanding!!!

    If I Could Talk to the Animals

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Wonderful last shot!

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  12. TexWisGirlJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    love the 'fly bye' shots! :)

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  13. tapirgalJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Hello, EG. I'm also a big fan of these little ducks. They winter here in Astoria, Oregon, just outside my back door. You captured them nicely. Isn't that an amazing tail in flight?

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  14. IndraniJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Wow! Never seen them in flight.

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  15. HalcyonJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Cute little guys!

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  16. LornaJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I'm so shallow: the first thing I thought when I saw the green on the male duck was,"I want a purse in that colour"

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  17. StephanieJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Very pretty birds.

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  18. Elisa N ViajesJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    So cute... and wonderful indeed!
    Greetings
    Elisa, Argentina

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  19. Brian KingJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful ducks!

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  20. Phil SladeJanuary 21, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Brilliant Buffleheads - wish we had them in the UK.

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  21. PaulieJanuary 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    You captured them brilliantly! Beautiful!

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  22. LeAnnJanuary 21, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Your caption cracked me up, wondering what made him leave! Ha ha, great pic and a great attitude to go with it.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Wonderful photos!

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  24. RedPatJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Great action shots of theses guys!

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  25. Gill - That British WomanJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    lovely shots. We're having a super weather day aren't we?

    Gill

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  26. EJJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Awesome captures!

    Fur Baby for camera critters. Looking forward to your visit.

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  27. GeorgeJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    We're the lucky ones because we get to enjoy your wonderful pictures. The last picture, especially, is marvelous.

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  28. BeckyJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    I just love Buffleheads. There have been so mnay this winter in the harbor at Barcelona on Lake Erie. Each time we go, they are still there. I don't remember them being there so long, and mixed in with 100's of Mergansers.
    Nice shots EG.
    B.

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  29. Crafty Green PoetJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    very handsome birds the buffleheads!

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  30. A Garden of ThreadsJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Hi Tina, Fabulous shots!!! Enjoy the weekend, Jen.

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  31. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Oh, yes, green on his face! I never knew that before. Good captures.
    K

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  32. Tanya BreeseJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    i've never heard of these ducks before but they sure are cute!

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  33. LowellJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Those bufflehead males are so good-looking. So that's probably where he went...to see if there were any good-looking bufflehead females in the neighborhood.

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  34. Small City ScenesJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    I love the Buffleheads. They visit my pond occasionally. MB

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  35. ViolaJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Yes, I can see the green spot on the head. Fun and beautiful pictures! "Love is in the air...* sooooon..!

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  36. RandyJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Love the last two shots.

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    The first shot of that male flying is just amazing!

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  38. CameraCruiseJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Gorgeous shots of beautiful ducks.
    I'm glad he didn't leave her :O)

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  39. Betty ManousosJanuary 22, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    great captures!
    i especially love the last one.

    hope you're having a great weekend!

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  40. RutaJanuary 22, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    How interesting...I have never seen this breed before. They are quite handsome!

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  41. JanieJanuary 22, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Lovely pics of the bufflehead couple, and great action shots, too!

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  42. VioletSkyJanuary 22, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I am jealous that you got one in flight!!

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  43. Kerri FarleyJanuary 22, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    How cool that you got it in flight! Super!

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  44. CherylJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Sweet shots of the male in flight.

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  45. LindyJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I'm not sure if we have Bufflehead ducks in our area but they are sure pretty. I like the emerald green on the male's head. Wonderful captures of him in flight. That water looks icy cold where he has it stirred up.

    I have a Camera Critters post on my Drive-By Photos blog if you're out visiting.

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