The male Ruddy Duck on the right is followed closely by a female. Note the bright blue bill on the male, which appears during breeding season.
Ruddy Duck
Country United States
State Wisconsin
Location Horicon Marsh
Gender Both Male and Female (in same image)
Age Adult
Activity In or By Water
- Created Timestamp05/18/2022 09:42:18
- CameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II
- Aperture5.6
- Focal Length400
- Iso100
- Shutter Speed1/320
Very nice Mike!
The iconic pose of the male. They are a member of the “stiff tail” family of ducks.