Robin’s Robins

Life through my lens

Looking for Daddy

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The ducks at my newly discovered duck pond are truly wild birds. They haven't been humanized like those, say at Mill Lake. They don't see many people. So they make a hasty retreat to the other side of the island when they do see someone.
This Lesser Scaups mate was in that group that disappeared, leaving Momma kind of swimming in circles looking for him. I'm sure they hooked up again when I left!

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Adele BrandSittingFox Friday, March 19, 2010 8:56:28 PM

I do think it's remarkable that they can even identify their mates amongst the crowd of virtually identical individuals! right

RobinRobinL Friday, March 19, 2010 10:53:01 PM

I guess you have to be a duck to recognize a duck you like!!
Or, does it matter!?!

L2D2 Friday, March 19, 2010 11:20:53 PM

Yes, I've often wondered that myself. Maybe each has a distinct "voice"? We'll ask Erwin.

NeilUkwildlife Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:21:33 PM

Nice capture smile

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