The "lake" at Oceano has always attracted a large variety of birds, but we had never seen these ruddy ducks here (or anywhere??) before. There were two of them amongst all the other ducks, coots, gulls, etc. Coolest blue bills ever--What a treat to spot these guys!!
That is a first for me - they are beautiful birds. The beak looks surreal. Like his pose, like he is showing you his beak!
Havent' heard the word 'ruddy' since my parents used it among their 'swear word' substitutes, so that 'ruddy duck' sounds like you're cross with his!! ;-)
Ducks are right up there with giraffes for me, and with a blue bill to boot! Love him. @miranda Got a kick out of your ruddy exchange with Jenn. I suppose "ruddy" substituted for "bloody"?
Havent' heard the word 'ruddy' since my parents used it among their 'swear word' substitutes, so that 'ruddy duck' sounds like you're cross with his!! ;-)
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@miranda Got a kick out of your ruddy exchange with Jenn. I suppose "ruddy" substituted for "bloody"?