Just Ducky

Posted on June 24, 2021 by imagesbytdashfield

Today I found out that this fine feathered fellow is a male Mallard duck transitioning into eclipse plumage. What the heck is that you say? It means that breeding season and its bright colors are over and now he is changing into non-breeding colors.

And now you know. Interesting, huh?

Teri

male mallard duck, eclipse plummage

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Fine art photographer who loves to see and capture the amazing things in this world. Owner of Images by TDashfield photography. www.imagesbytdashfield.com
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7 Responses to Just Ducky

  1. Timothy Price says:
    June 24, 2021 at 8:32 am

    That’s a beautiful duck.

    Reply
  3. Deb says:
    June 24, 2021 at 1:17 pm

    Wow, you caught him in this season’s last flourish of colours.

    Reply
  4. buddy71 says:
    June 25, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    well, if you dont need your best suit any longer, might as well change into your sweats! lol

    Reply

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