Male Wood Duck

Imagine the giddiness I felt at spotting and photographing the first wood duck I have ever seen on a recent walk around Green Lake. Wood ducks are usually found in eastern and northeastern WA. How this one found his way to Green Lake is a mystery. Two shots this one and another one from a different angle will be posted. Enjoy your day.

[Merrelyn]

They have beautiful plumage.

[Richard Sayer]

He's a beauty - you made the most of this surprise present.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Aww, so cute.

[Clare Gadsby]

stunning focus and colours

[Diana]

Beautiful shot and reflection.

[Fisher Family]

A super shot and reflection - fav!

Ian

[Margo Sayer]

Congratulations...what a great find! You must be delighted...and rightly so ;-)

[Julie Ryan]

Very pretty and nice reflection!

[Nina Ganci]

terrific colours, details, lighting and reflections
fav

[carol white]

A lovely capture and great reflections. Fav!! 😀

[Sally Ings]

Wow, that's a beautiful bird. Super capture

[Louise & Ken]

...and I was just thinking how wonderful for you that you have those around! I now realize JUST how fortunate! And you captured the moment beautifully!

[Joan Robillard]

Much better than the one I got last year when one stopped on this way somewhere else. Fab

[KoalaGardens🐨]

what a ripper!
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[Tom]

Beautiful..great color, detail and reflection

[Tunia McClure]

Interesting white lines here and there on him.

[Carole Sandford]

Wonderful colours!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Lovely shot

[Karly]

He's so beautiful and so is his reflection. Great shot.

[Islandgirl]

What a beauty!

[essiesue]

What a wonderful surprise to come upon something like this! You captured it beautifully. FAV

[Ann H. LeFevre]

They are so handsome. Such a great discovery for you! Excellent shot as well.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Monique]

Handsome feller

[Cathy]

Love the reflection!

[Jennie B.]

He’s handsome!

[tony gig]

Amazing capture...fav

[Vesna]

Beautiful image!