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Not-so-Ruddy Duck--Male non-breeding
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Not-so-Ruddy Duck--Male non-breeding (Oxyura jamaicensis)

Quite a contrast to the Ruddy Duck's mating plumage and blue bill! Nevertheless, still a handsome little guy.
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Habitat
Pond surrounded by desert
Location
Tule Springs State Park, Las Vegas, NV
Date taken
Nov 26, 2018
Scientific name
Oxyura jamaicensis
Equipment used
Panasonic G9, Panasonic-Leica 100-400
Stanley Jones
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Brilliant close-up showing great feather detail and eye contact and a great complimentary reflection in the mirrored water. Excellent work Quisque!
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Love your titles Quisque LOL

You've a super picture of this Ruddy Duck - well done lad. Not so many people post pictures of them in non-breeding plumage, as they're not so 'pretty', I suppose. A shame that, as they're still attractive birds.

Very well done and those for showing him to us.
 
Kits
A very well detailed close up and lovely reflection.
 
B
superb photo!!! I almost prefer their non-breeding plumage, such subtle color variations. top quality capture with great reflections, many tfs!!!
 

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