More Colorful Wood Ducks

Two days ago I visited the muskrat pond and only could find the drake (male) wood duck.  I hoped nothing had happened to the female.  Yesterday I went to the pond again and did not see either of the pair. I left wondering if a mink, fox, or other predator had found them easy prey.

Today I was relieved to see both ducks swimming about and acting normally.  Here are a few photos of them...

In the next two photos it looks as if the male is rushing to the hen to whisper a secret in her ear...

Or maybe it was just an affectionate peck on the neck...

A little clean up is in order after swimming in the pollen covered pond...

 

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