Spring Messenger #2
by I'ina Van Lawick
Title
Spring Messenger #2
Artist
I'ina Van Lawick
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Greetings.
Spring is on its way.
The Hooded Mergansers have arrived and are courting.
The wily female 'hoody', shown here, is known to lay eggs in the nest of Wood Ducks, who then have the chore of hatching and feeding these little intruders.
The Wood Ducks nest in tree hollows and cavities. I have watched a female 'hoody' sitting on the edge of the cavity and checking things out.
I always enjoy watching the young 'hoodies' as they so much resemble Dennis the Menace with their mischievous demeanor.
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March 23rd, 2017
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Comments (8)
Elizabeth Winter
we had one of these in Omaha over winter. Such beautiful ducks! and nice capture I'ina f/v
I'ina Van Lawick replied:
Thank you very much, Elizabeth. We don't get to see them until very early spring.
Don Columbus
Congratulations I'ina, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
William Tasker
Absolutely gorgeous photography, I'ina! Lovely bird! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F
Don Columbus
Congratulations I'ina, your work is Featured in "Coastal Waterbirds-Shorebirds" I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Julie Rauscher
What a fun photo I'ina - love the patterns in the water and the "hoody's' feather-do is so cute!
I'ina Van Lawick replied:
Thank you, Julie. She is one of my favorite birds with a great personality. Glad you enjoyed her photograph.