Wednesday 13 April 2011

Ring-necked Duck displays to Tufted Duck at Stithians Res.

Cornwall's wintering Ring-necked Duck was today seen courting this female Tufted Duck at Stithians Res.  He couldn't keep his eyes off her but she didn't take much notice!  The display included head flicking, neck stretches, skypointing and spraying water, all very similar to a Goldeneye's courtship behaviour. 





All images taken with a Nikon D300s, courtesy of Kate Jones.

4 comments:

  1. Excellent behaviour shots, well done Kate.

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  2. Stunners everyone,great job Kate.

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  3. Just for the record, and not to cause any embarrassment ;-) I took the photo's today, but with Kate's D300s camera, as mine is full of sand from my excursions in Cape Verde!!! any buyers ?

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  4. well done Kate, for lending your camera to Steve.

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