Love in the Air
When I first saw these birds I noticed that the American Wigeon male and female seemed to be a pair, staying close together and calmly swimming in the water. Ducks are pairing off now, if they have not already, and breeding season is not far away. However, I also saw another male following them, and I swear he had a bit of a lonely look to him. Even in this photo you can see his somewhat sad demeanor. I hope I am simply imagining it! Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
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This Mallard drake and hen are a great looking pair, and despite the fact you may have a difficult time finding any open water and the landscape looks more like the arctic tundra some duck species will be pairing off soon. Spring? Not quite, but it is in the air…
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