I'm gearing up for the waterfowl season, and today, I got an early taste of the action at the Columbus Zoo. I am thinking that this is a female canvasback?
Judging by the shape & size of the bill & head, I'd say you're right. Kind of hard to tell from the body, however. I checked some google images, not sure if they'll help you, though. I love waterfowl. Birds & water--2 cool things that go great together.
Judging by the shape & size of the bill & head, I'd say you're right. Kind of hard to tell from the body, however. I checked some google images, not sure if they'll help you, though.
ReplyDeleteI love waterfowl. Birds & water--2 cool things that go great together.
Stunning photo and its the most perfect action shot! Every time I see one of your post on the RSS feed . . I wonder . . . did they have the baby yet?
ReplyDeleteNo baby!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shot, Tom! You must be just about as anxious as Megan by now for your new arrival!
ReplyDeleteThat is an AWESOME shot!
ReplyDeleteI'm REALLY anxious!
ReplyDeleteWow...what a photo! Can't be too much longer before baby! We all keep checking the blog for news:-)
ReplyDeleteTom: Very cool photo of the duck.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day at the zoo- not tons of people and lots of cool animals to spend time with.
ReplyDeleteMary, Tom, and Megan-
ReplyDeleteThanks, baby will be here soon, we have our fingers crossed!
Also- Lana thanks for the link and I totally agree with you. I really like ducks and other waterbirds.
Tom
Hey Tom,
ReplyDeleteI saw plenty of canvasbacks down at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park on the Whittier Peninsula.
Great shot, by the way.
John Ross
Columbus Alive