Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Northern Pintail

Male Northern Pintail (Anas Acuta)

A few ducks have begun to arrive at a favourite marsh just north of Lake Ontario.  Among those stopping over for a brief rest on their way south are Northern Pintails and this fellow was kind enough to swim close enough for some decent photos.

 Swimming in amongst dead marsh plants

I waited for this one to stretch his long graceful neck but whenever he did he was behind dead and dying cattails and weeds. He's handsome now but not as elegant looking as he will be next spring when attracting females. But wait!

Female Northern Pintail

It seems the Northern Pintail males visiting this marsh already have a female following.
I am connecting to Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE

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46 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureOctober 28, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    Snap! You also have a Pintail today however you shots are fantastic. My Pintails were quite a distance away although I am not complaining as I saw more Pintails this year than ever before in one place so that is good news.

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  2. Krishna/കൃഷ്ണOctober 28, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    Beautiful capture...

    thanks

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  3. The CrankyOctober 28, 2014 at 4:52 AM

    What elegant colouring they have!

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  4. MersadOctober 28, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    Their feathers fit into the fall season perfectly.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  5. eileeninmdOctober 28, 2014 at 5:19 AM

    Pretty shots of the Pintails. They are handsome ducks.. I have seen some during my Bombay Hook visit.. It will be nice to see the winter ducks returning.. Have a happy day!

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  6. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"October 28, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    Such elegant ducks. They overwinter here (if you know where to look) though many people will not have seen them.

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  7. RevrunnerOctober 28, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    I see they where they migrate throughout region, so I'll have to keep a watch out for them.

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  8. Stewart MOctober 28, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Wonderful birds - and I think you may not be the only one who posts Pintail to WBW this week.

    I love the elegance of that white line up their necks,

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  9. BasiaWOctober 28, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    Beautiful! Such elegant ducks.I like it!

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  10. MadSnapperOctober 28, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    the second shot he appears to be looking straight into your camera... and the reflections are beautiful...

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  11. William KendallOctober 28, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    They're both beautiful.

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  12. BirdmanOctober 28, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    I guess you know your Pintails. I would have to take them from the water, turn them upside down and check.

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  13. DarlaOctober 28, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    I enjoy seeing the male/female photos together so I can compare the plumage.

    Darla

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  14. LowellOctober 28, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Going south, you say? I'll have to keep my eye out for them. I wonder if there's a game called "Pin the Tail on the Duck?"

    I'm guessing you're happy with the election, yes?

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  15. GreenComotionOctober 28, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    Hi Tina,
    A cutie (cutea) alright! Thanks for presenting both the Mrs. and Mr. Acuta :)

    Have a Beautiful Day!

    Peace :)

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  16. Jane of LevantOctober 28, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Hello EG - What fantastic shots - capturing every detail - hope you are keeping well - Jane UK

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  17. TexWisGirlOctober 28, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    i love these graceful looking ducks!

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  18. KarenOctober 28, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Oh he's handsome. Beautiful shots and reflections!

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  19. MontanagirlOctober 28, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Beautiful shots! I like the rippling reflections.

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  20. Linda W.October 28, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Nice reflections!

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  21. Sylvia KOctober 28, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Beautiful ducks! I love their curvy beak! Wonderful captures as always, EG! Hope your week is off to a great start!

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  22. Adam JonesOctober 28, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    I do love the Pintail and spent some time watching them myself at the weekend. You got some great pictures.

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  23. LynnOctober 28, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    outstanding colours- handsome!

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  24. RedPatOctober 28, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    And she is a cute little companion, EG!

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  25. Ginny HartzlerOctober 28, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Awesome! Finally, someone is posting good pictures of a pintail. There are some ducks at the duck pond, and they look a bit pin tailed, but I have not been able to make a good I.D. I am comparing my pictures to this now. Do the males always have the black head and bill?

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  26. 21 WitsOctober 28, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    Such pretty captures, what a wonderful day for them too!

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  27. RohrerbotOctober 28, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    Northern Pintails are elegant and quite the lookers in the bird world. Hope more come your way.

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  28. A Colorful WorldOctober 28, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Great photos! How nice they knew where to look for each other!

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  29. UnknownOctober 28, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Lovely shots of the handsome ducks.

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  30. cieldequimperOctober 28, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    I'm so tired that I misread the title as pinktail and was looking for a pink tail... :-)

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  31. Ruth HiebertOctober 28, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    The Pintail is a beautiful and elegant duck.

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  32. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 28, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Handsome fellow, no wonder he has a female following. He posed beautifully for you too.

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  33. NatureFootstepOctober 28, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    one of my favourites :)

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  34. AnonymousOctober 28, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Fantastic shots of these beautiful ducks.

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  35. StephanieOctober 28, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Gorgeously captured!

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  36. MichelleOctober 28, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    I like their muted colors.

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  37. Lisa GordonOctober 28, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Such beautiful creatures!
    I love the detail in their feathers.

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  38. LoisOctober 28, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Handsome birds!

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  39. RandyOctober 28, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    I like the markings on the male.

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  40. Gail DixonOctober 28, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    They are quite beautiful and you've captured them so well. It's always nice when wildlife comes in closer for a good portrait.

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  41. CloudiaOctober 28, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    You live is wonderful country




    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^= . <3

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  42. AnonymousOctober 29, 2014 at 3:28 AM

    Some great poses from them here!

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  43. Mary Howell CromerOctober 29, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Absolutely splendid captures!

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  44. Jenn JilksOctober 29, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    It's a good way to mourn summer and accept fall! Lovely photos, as ever.

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  45. KathyOctober 29, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    These photos are beautifully clear and detailed. Nice job!

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  46. kayerjOctober 29, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    It does look fun. Love the ducks too.

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