My first male bufflehead, swimming with a moorhen.
There was no mate to be seen.
Feeding in the reeds.
He is a beautiful duck with that white body and blue, green and purple face. He looks like he has peacock colors.
As I’m sitting in the grass taking pictures of the bufflehead, I look up and this mallard is looking at me like “What’s all the fuss about? I’m a good-looking dude too.”
I have seen a female bufflehead which looks nothing like the male. All drab colors. You can see my post on her from last winter here. When I heard there was a male near my house, I had to get out and at least try to find him. He was in a small pond in between some office buildings and a hospital. I parked in an empty lot right next to the lake and walked over to the grass and there he was. I sat down, snapped a few pictures and then left. I didn’t want to freak him out. Maybe a lady will show up soon and they can hang out together all winter.
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ahhhhhhhh…nice shots…gorgeous creatures
Where is this bird?
Beautiful photos!
Lea
Wow that guy is a stunner! You have the best neighbors! Heck I’d be happy with the mallard. Love our canal, but it is birdless.
Definitely unusual–but very pretty.
What a lovely looking Bufflehead.
Stunning colours when the sun is shining on the bufflehead. Bound to attract a mate soon.
It is such a beautifully colored duck!
wonderful birds and images, Dina! I love the colorful head on the male Bufflehead! I wish you all the best in 2015! A happy & healthy New Year!
Gorgeous!
I am so glad you found him as he is so handsome. A real catch for a lady. Hope she turns up. May I wih you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR