Ah, the wood duck. What can we say about this noble creature? The male is regal with an extravagant coat and and majestic crown. Its facial markings are wonderful and its body look so sleek.
The female is less showy with a brownish breast and elegant eye ring.
These ducks were swimming in the lake. As I knelt on a pier to get a shot, they approached me and regarded me with their intense gaze. I think people feed them, so they always come around to see if one has any seeds.
They usually lay 10-13 eggs two times during the nesting season between April and August (Best, 2016).
Resources
Pocket Birds of Canada by David M. Best (Ed), 2016.
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