Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Wood Duck

Aix sponsaA male Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) in fresh breeding plumage, which he will sport until early next summer.

mthew

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2 responses to “Wood Duck”

  1. Susan

    The exquisite beauty of nature.
    Something I wouldn’t see in
    Riverside or Central Park, so thank you
    for this

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    1. mthew

      But not so far away. Several Wood Ducks on the Pools in Prospect Park lately. Nest box set up a few years ago still yet to lure in a breeding pair, though.

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