Male greater scaup duck
Ducks are migrating northwards, many making a stopover on the north side of Lake Ontario. This one was resting on the edge of some ice at a marina watching...
Male and female greater scaups
a few of it's relatives swimming and diving for aquatic treats. Soon they will move on to the Far North to breed.
Female greater scaup
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52 comments:
The Scaups look like such plump little duckies.
Darla
The first photo is my favourite, a lovely capture.
I love to hear the ducks quack and the geese flying in "V" formations high up in the sky.
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Wow, they have really yellow eyes!
the second from the bottom, the middle duck looks like he is either a lot bigger or is standing on tippy toes in the water. these are new to me.
He looks like a scamp! ;)
Lovely shots!
superb captures!
Good shots of the migratory ducks. I guess spring is coming for real.
Those eyes are just amazing, great shots.
Wonderful shots!
Nice photos. We do have these ducks in Norway too!
Happy WBW to you!
The eyes of these ducks are very interesting. Thanks for sharing these neat pictures with us.
It must be nice to know what you are taking a picture of. I never do. Even my post today I didn't know until I got home and looked in my bird guide, and even then I've been known to be confused. Wonderful images.
Oh, I love ducks! Terrific shots!
Beautiful ducks! I now long for them to come up here in the north :)
Beautiful animals!!
I really love the different colors and patterns of the male's feathers. He definitely has the 'eye' to watch those relatives. :)
It looks like a family reunion...
Bird migration is a wondrous thing to see!
I've never seen these guys!
Nice capture of a real beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
We watched "Frozen Planet" the other night (a BBC) production. It was incredible. Lots of birds. I was surprised to learn so many end up in the Arctic in the summer...maybe these were headed that way?
Re your question on Ocala: The horses were in the barn. When taking the picture I noticed a horse being saddled in the center area; I'd guess being readied for a ride.
Sweet fellas, and those yellow eyes...
Wonderful shots and thanks again for all the nice comments you have been leaving at my blog.
Great captures. They are beautiful ducks.
I love them!
Oh they are so cute and look at those gorgeous eyes. Great shot and beautiful waters.
A beautiful bird to see... great images.
They have very impressive eyes!
Great photos. Its good to be able to see them on their migration north.
Great sighting of the Scaup. They are great ducks to see. I missed them this winter. Wonderful photos.
Great shots of the Greater Scaup CG!
Good captures!!!
Gorgeous critters, and GREAT capture!
I love that first shot. So vivid!
What a capture the first one here! =) Beautiful photos all of them! :)
How the heck does anyone know what a greater scaup is? I think I am doing pretty well when I get "duck" or "goose" or "swan."
Great photos, you caught the yellow eye perfectly :)
Nice capture on the scaup. Not an easy one to find or get a picture of!
Great pictures, especially that first one.
That duck has his (her?) beady eye on me!
I have to agree, great capture on the eye.
you can tell, the boys are better looking.
These are new to me and what great images you took of them!!!
What a great collection of photos! They are beautiful and you have provided a very nice sampling!
The male duck is gorgeous!
Léia
How beautiful each capture is. I love the water ripples, and the love the expressiveness in the first photo.
How nice of them to stop by and visit you!
Funny, busy ducks. They hang out at the ferry dock---always ready for a picture. MB
What splendid birds!
My small daughter would like to tell you that the duck has a nice yellow eye! (You notice these things when you are 6!)
Stewart M (and a small helper!)- Australia
I see Greater Scaups on our lake occasionally during migration. I wish all of the migratory birds would stay, they are so beaugiful and interesting. But it is not to be, so I have to settle for the little that I get. Wonderful pictures, clear and well composed. Thank you for the treat ...
Andrea @ From The Sol
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