RUDDY, set, .... action!





RUDDY DUCK
photo taken: Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, Port Aransas Texas
Habitat Range in North America:

...this bird belongs to a group of birds known as "stifftails".



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56 comments:

  1. LindaJuly 1, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    What a pretty shot of this colorful duck! Love the action on it too...nice series on his "bath"!

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    1. Anni July 1, 2012 at 3:06 PM

      Glad you enjoyed his tactical bathing maneuvers.

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  2. BlogS of HariyantoJuly 1, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    beauty bird :)

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  3. Vores haveJuly 1, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Great pictures you show. Wishing you a good Sunday :) Hanne Bente

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  4. Didin Supriatna ( Tukang Potret )July 1, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    nice picture bro.. i like splash..

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    1. Anni July 2, 2012 at 4:18 AM

      Thank you for visiting. Glad you liked this week's image shares.

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  5. UnknownJuly 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Great action shots of a real beauty. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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    1. Anni July 4, 2012 at 5:52 AM

      Glad you stopped by Gary. See you next week?

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  6. Nadege,July 3, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Great action shots of the duck. I love your presentation.

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    1. Anni July 4, 2012 at 5:53 AM

      Thanks Nadege....your positive feedback is much appreciated.

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  7. EG CameraGirlJuly 3, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I have yet to see a ruddy duck in person but I bet even when I do (and I WILL) I won't take such wonderful photos! :)

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    1. Anni July 4, 2012 at 5:53 AM

      ...all I can say is patience!!! And, good luck.

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  8. TexWisGirlJuly 3, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    such a neat looking duck! cute and spunky photos.

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    1. Anni July 4, 2012 at 5:54 AM

      Thanks, glad you liked the images shared here today.

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  9. mickJuly 3, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Great photos of the duck. I like the way you have captured the drops of water.

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  10. Misty DawnSJuly 3, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Great photos!

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  11. SpringmanJuly 3, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Ruddy good!

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  12. RajeshJuly 4, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Wonderful shots of birds.

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  13. NatureFootstepJuly 4, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    a bird I would like to see as It does not come to where I live. Nice action shots. :)

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  14. Phil SladeJuly 4, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    Attractive duck - attractive action shots Anni.

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  15. Stewart MJuly 4, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    Hi there - nice duck. Used to watch these in the UK. Now they are getting rid of them. I can understand why, but they are a splendid bird to watch.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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    1. Anni July 4, 2012 at 5:57 AM

      Thanks Stewart....I really enjoyed your cormorant photos.

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  16. Cecilia ArtistaJuly 4, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Great shots of the nice little duck!

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  17. eileeninmdJuly 4, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    The Ruddy is a cool looking duck. Great captures, Anni!

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    1. Anni July 4, 2012 at 6:00 AM

      Glad you enjoyed my ruddy duck splash today Eileen.

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  18. Anni July 4, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Thanks Tina.

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  19. A wondering starJuly 4, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Lovely birds, and delightful pictures!
    Thank you for sharing it with us!

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    1. Anni July 4, 2012 at 6:02 AM

      Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, thanks!!

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  20. DebbieJuly 4, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    looks like he's smilin' and having a hellofa good time!!

    fun duck shots!!

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    1. Anni July 4, 2012 at 7:03 AM

      ...doesn't it? I'm sure he was having a time of splashin' fun!!!

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  21. Cafe au laitJuly 4, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Good looking fella! Have a great WW.

    My entry.

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  22. CameraCruiseJuly 4, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Beautiful shots of the lovely duck.
    Love ducks.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Mette

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  23. ashok July 4, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    lovely clicks!

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  24. PatJuly 4, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Lovely shots!

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  25. LarryJuly 4, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I love Ruddy Ducks and you got some great shots of the male in breeding plumage here Anni!

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    1. Anni July 6, 2012 at 5:48 AM

      ...thanks Larry, glad you enjoyed the photo shoot.

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  26. Kim, USAJuly 4, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Good shot! And good for this duck he is enjoying the cool water. ^_^ Thanks for joining Water World Wednesday

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    1. Anni July 6, 2012 at 5:48 AM

      ...glad you paid me a visit Kim...and I agree, the water looks so cool in this ever so sultry summer so far.

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  27. BlogS of HariyantoJuly 6, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    i was here again my friend :)

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  28. Adam JonesJuly 6, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Nice pictures of an under loved duck species.

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    1. Anni July 7, 2012 at 5:51 AM

      personally, I like 'em. Thanks for visiting Adam.

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  29. Anni July 7, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    ...thanks for stopping by and taking time to type out a comment for me. Much appreciated.

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  30. DeniseinVAJuly 7, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    A great series of photos!

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    1. Anni July 8, 2012 at 5:23 AM

      Thanks Denise....happy birthday on the 8th.

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