With the waterfowl migration in full swing, courting season begins in earnest.
Considered the most colorful of waterfowl, the drake wood duck is resplendant in iridescent shades of blue, green and purple. His prominent crest is easy to spot in this photo taken by Claudia.
The wood duck is noted for nesting in tree cavities. Their young will leave the nest soon after hatching, which will require plummeting up to 50 feet through the air to reach the ground or water.
A monogamous species, this probably isn't the first breeding season for this pair of Canada geese.
Local wetlands are a favorite stopover for migrating geese. Many find the area just the place to start a family.
Here's a thought....just maybe, could swimming alongside one another be the equivalent of holding hands?
Here's another thought.....is this guy the odd man out???
