I spent a few days shooting some Hooded Mergansers and Buffleheads in mid-February. Several winter on the estuary behind my house in Toms River. Some were also taken near Monmouth University. These ducks are very timid and quite a challenge to photograph.
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Triumphs, Ray, one after the other. Congratulations! What a great privilege to be that close to my favorite winter ducks — and o, my, the snowy one! Thank you always c
Thanks, Carolyn. Always enjoy your comments.
Well done, Ray. I know those ducks are really twittery and the slightest movement scares them. Glad you had the patience to stick with it.
Thanks, Ken.
Beautiful!!
Thanks, Deanna.
Your photos always make me smile and keep me connected with the beauty of the NE. Thanks for the ongoing pick-me-up.
Thank you so much, Michelle.
You’ve got a great eye for capturing the moment with your photography!