Metro Wood Ducks In Spring

Birds, Ducks, Field Reports, Photography

Twin Cities Wood Ducks in Spring Wood Ducks in the Minneapolis St Paul Metro Wood Ducks. Beautifully tough to photograph. Wood ducks, we see them everywhere. I, like most love to see wood ducks. Woodies are some of the most colorful ducks. When the light hits the...

American Wigeon: Fall Invasion

Birds, Ducks, Photography

Twin Cities American Wigeon Drake in Fall American Wigeons in the Minneapolis St Paul Metro During fall I know of many places to view and photograph the American Wigeon American Wigeons are common ducks during fall in the Twin Cites metro area. You just need to know...

Canvasback Ducks in Fall, Twin Cities and Beyond

Birds, Blog, Ducks, Photography

Twin Cities Drake Canvasback in Fall Canvasback Ducks can be Found in the Minneapolis St Paul Metro During fall they are not as hard to find as you may think.   To me Canvasbacks are ducks of Western Minnesota and west. But they can be found  in the Twin Cities...

Spring Migration: Red Head Ducks

Birds, Ducks

Redhead Drake Courtship Display The accompanying images were captured on Lake Harriett in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The redhead duck has a cool behavior during courtship in the spring. Drakes can be seen tossing their heads back and spitting water, yes spitting it, up...

City Lake Blue Wing Teal

Birds, Blue Wing Teal, Ducks

City Lake Blue Wing Teal Written by This Blue Wing Teal was photographed in Minneapolis Minnesota during spring. I was laying in the ground hoping a group of ducks (of which there were many different species) would come within photography range, which to me is about...

Canvasback Duck Drake

Birds, Canvasback Duck, Ducks

Canvasback Duck Drake Written by Introducing the majestic Canvasback Ducks, a sight to behold! With their captivating beauty and graceful movements, these ducks are a true wonder of nature. Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher or simply appreciate the wonders of...