Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Greater Scaups/World Bird/Nature Notes

 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:

  1. DarlaMarch 20, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    The Scaups look like such plump little duckies.

    Darla

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  2. LindyLouMacMarch 20, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    The first photo is my favourite, a lovely capture.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I love to hear the ducks quack and the geese flying in "V" formations high up in the sky.

    After I was hacked I had to give up my old user name and the blogs that went with it. My Birds Blog was among the give-ups.

    So this is the new birds blog and I hope you can come visit. Birds Birds Birds and Birds

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  4. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMarch 20, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Wow, they have really yellow eyes!

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  5. MadSnapperMarch 20, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    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.

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  6. HalcyonMarch 20, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    He looks like a scamp! ;)

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  7. JillMarch 20, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Lovely shots!

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  8. magiceyeMarch 20, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    superb captures!

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  9. CarverMarch 20, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Good shots of the migratory ducks. I guess spring is coming for real.

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  10. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comMarch 20, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Those eyes are just amazing, great shots.

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  11. Brian KingMarch 20, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Wonderful shots!

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  12. HansHBMarch 20, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Nice photos. We do have these ducks in Norway too!
    Happy WBW to you!

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  13. GeorgeMarch 20, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    The eyes of these ducks are very interesting. Thanks for sharing these neat pictures with us.

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  14. John @ Beans and I on the LooseMarch 20, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    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.

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  15. KarenMarch 20, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Oh, I love ducks! Terrific shots!

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  16. FjällripanMarch 20, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Beautiful ducks! I now long for them to come up here in the north :)

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  17. Esther GarviMarch 20, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Beautiful animals!!

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  18. CarlettaMarch 20, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I really love the different colors and patterns of the male's feathers. He definitely has the 'eye' to watch those relatives. :)

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  19. VPMarch 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    It looks like a family reunion...

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  20. Paul in Powell RiverMarch 20, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Bird migration is a wondrous thing to see!

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  21. RedPatMarch 20, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    I've never seen these guys!

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  22. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Nice capture of a real beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  23. LowellMarch 20, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    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.

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  24. cieldequimperMarch 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Sweet fellas, and those yellow eyes...

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  25. StephanieMarch 20, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Wonderful shots and thanks again for all the nice comments you have been leaving at my blog.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Great captures. They are beautiful ducks.

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  27. jooMarch 20, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I love them!

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  28. Joanne OlivieriMarch 20, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Oh they are so cute and look at those gorgeous eyes. Great shot and beautiful waters.

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  29. theconstantwalkerMarch 20, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    A beautiful bird to see... great images.

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  30. MalyssMarch 20, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    They have very impressive eyes!

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  31. mickMarch 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Great photos. Its good to be able to see them on their migration north.

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  32. eileeninmdMarch 20, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Great sighting of the Scaup. They are great ducks to see. I missed them this winter. Wonderful photos.

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  33. LarryMarch 20, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Great shots of the Greater Scaup CG!

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  34. Modesto ViegasMarch 20, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Good captures!!!

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  35. Icy BCMarch 20, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Gorgeous critters, and GREAT capture!

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  36. MichelleMarch 20, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I love that first shot. So vivid!

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  37. ViolaMarch 20, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    What a capture the first one here! =) Beautiful photos all of them! :)

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  38. JackMarch 20, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    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."

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  39. CelesteMarch 20, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Great photos, you caught the yellow eye perfectly :)

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  40. SpringmanMarch 20, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Nice capture on the scaup. Not an easy one to find or get a picture of!

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  41. Gillian OlsonMarch 20, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Great pictures, especially that first one.

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  42. ShammickiteMarch 20, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    That duck has his (her?) beady eye on me!

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  43. RandyMarch 20, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    I have to agree, great capture on the eye.

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  44. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪March 21, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    you can tell, the boys are better looking.

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  45. Mary Howell CromerMarch 21, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    These are new to me and what great images you took of them!!!

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  46. LindaMarch 21, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    What a great collection of photos! They are beautiful and you have provided a very nice sampling!

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  47. Cezar and LéiaMarch 21, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    The male duck is gorgeous!
    Léia

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  48. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    How beautiful each capture is. I love the water ripples, and the love the expressiveness in the first photo.

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  49. Kathie BrownMarch 21, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    How nice of them to stop by and visit you!

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  50. Small City ScenesMarch 21, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Funny, busy ducks. They hang out at the ferry dock---always ready for a picture. MB

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  51. Stewart MMarch 22, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    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

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  52. Andrea @ From The SolMarch 22, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    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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