American Wigeon

[NorthernFocus]

Captured this pair of Wigeons last weekend in a salt water lagoon. Took these between 8:30 and 9:00 PM at ISO800 and no flash (though it would have helped).

http://www.pbase.com/drr1531/image/112982515.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/drr1531/image/113130684.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/drr1531/image/113130852.jpg

[Bud1880]

Never heard of them so I had to look it up in my trusty bird book. Little thieves eh? :D Interesting story.

Decent shots for ISO 800. Thanks for sharing Dan.

Bud

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks for commenting, Bud. They're not very rare or exotic but they are pretty little ducks. It's also interesting the way their wings are folded with primaries kind of fanned out. Plus at least these two were fairly approachable to photograph relative to most ducks encoutered in remote locations.

[dlplumer]

Nice captures Dan. :thumb I really like #3

Dan

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks, Dan. Yes this was a very accomadating pair of ducks. Swam along together for several yards to allow me several shots at that third image :D