Ruddy Duck
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Ruddy Duck
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I photographed this male Ruddy Duck (Oxyyura jamaicensus) in the marsh at Port Aransas, Texas.
An odd little diver, the main North American representative of the group of stiff-tailed ducks, with spiky tail feathers that are often cocked up in the air. Usually lethargic, and seems reluctant to fly. On takeoff it must patter across the surface of the water to become airborne, then whirs along on rapidly beating wings. On land it is almost helpless. Flocks of Ruddies wintering on lakes seldom mix freely with other ducks, although they may associate with American Coots.
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October 16th, 2018
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Gary F Richards
Spectacular Ruddy Duck composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Dale Kincaid
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been chosen as an ANIMAL MANIA Group feature! You are invited to post your work in the feature archive discussion.
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