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Uploaded: October 14, 2012

Description

Pickeral Lake Duck
Redhead

This large diving duck has the shape of a mallard but is more uniformly brown or gray, with an unmarked gray wing speculum. Well-colored males have a chestnut red head. This bird frequents the open waters of large and small lakes, like the canvasback. Two per day may be harvested.

Comments

Robert R. Goodman October 14, 2012

Beautiful treatment and color,Anthony!!!!! #1492222

John Connolly October 14, 2012

You have found one handsome duck here Anthony! This is a delightful wildlife capture! #10369019

Wm Nosal October 14, 2012

Beautiful Image Anthony!
A New Bird For Me #10369304

Mariann Kovats level-classic October 14, 2012

Beautiful tones and details, Anthony! #10369624

Mary K. Robison October 15, 2012

The light and details of this portrait are outstanding, Anthony! Doesn't hurt to have such a good-looking subject. #10369746

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 15, 2012

Awesome portrait of this very handsome duck, Anthony. #10370365

Mike Clime October 15, 2012

Nice capture, details and dof, Anthony! #10370663

frank w. degenhardt October 15, 2012

I love ducks and the fact that they come in so many shapes and colors, so hard to believe how many. This is a new one to me and I just love its looks. Gorgeous colors and details my friend. Outstanding. #10370787

Stephen Zacker October 15, 2012

Super profile and detail #10370934

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