Wildlife Photography

[GravityWaves]

Goldenrod Soldier Beetle on a Yellow Coreopsis flower.

 

[Bakbuk]

Didn't get a chance to do very much photography, but was able to test out the camera a little. Sometimes it feels too professional to be in my hands..haha. Definitely still a delightful camera to use though!View attachment 3259402View attachment 3259406View attachment 3259403View attachment 3259404View attachment 3259407View attachment 3259408View attachment 3259409Oh and I know that these pictures are of ducks and a Canada goose, but that's all I know...I'm not sure what kind of ducks these are.

Whoa. The goose shot blew me away! Fantastic quality. I'm kinda jealous over here lol

1,2,5, and 7 are wild-type Mallards.

3 and 4 are domestic Mallards. Looks like somebody dumped their pets, unfortunately.
3 appears to me a mix of some sort but 4 is a White Layer like my girl Splotch!

And yes, 6 is a Canada Goose. Again, incredible sharpness/image quality!

 

[cherrynberry]

Whoa. The goose shot blew me away! Fantastic quality. I'm kinda jealous over here lol

1,2,5, and 7 are wild-type Mallards.

3 and 4 are domestic Mallards. Looks like somebody dumped their pets, unfortunately.
3 appears to me a mix of some sort but 4 is a White Layer like my girl Splotch!

And yes, 6 is a Canada Goose. Again, incredible sharpness/image quality!

You sure know your ducks!! Thank you, I was wondering if anyone knew what they were. But no, they weren't dumped, they belong to a park.

 

[Bakbuk]

You sure know your ducks!! Thank you, I was wondering if anyone knew what they were. But no, they weren't dumped, they belong to a park.

Well, ok then. Do they feed them or something? Hopefully not bread

 

[cherrynberry]

Well, ok then. Do they feed them or something? Hopefully not bread

You know what, I'm not really sure. I know people can buy food to feed them, but not sure if they get anything else. I mean...they aren't raised with the utmost care, but they aren't abused either.

 

[Bakbuk]

You know what, I'm not really sure. I know people can buy food to feed them, but not sure if they get anything else. I mean...they aren't raised with the utmost care, but they aren't abused either.

Well neither of the ones in the photos had angel wing so that's a good sign...

 

[cherrynberry]

It's a pretty little plaza that runs in the community. Doubt they would treat their ducks poorly. Plus, they've been raising ducks for as long as I can remember, and it's a pretty rich neighborhood.

 

[Bakbuk]

It's a pretty little plaza that runs in the community. Doubt they would treat their ducks poorly. Plus, they've been raising ducks for as long as I can remember, and it's a pretty rich neighborhood.
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Nice photo! I like the aesthetic a lot.

All the waterfowl you've posted appear to be healthy and flourishing. I'd say they're doing a good job!

 

[SarahLadd]

Great horned owls. Shot near my house.

 

[SarahLadd]

Some waterfowl in the neighborhood...

Merganser and her brood, wood ducks, great blue heron