Turkey Time

To all the turkey lovers out there: here are a few beauties from the wilds of Staten Island.

Happy Thanksgiving. 

Ducks - Part 2

Below are some more duck highlights seen over the last several months. All were seen here in NYC except the Mottled and Black-Bellied Whistling ducks, which were seen in Florida.

Green-Winged Teal in Central Park: 

Two males and a female:

 

This male shows us the green on his wing (females have it, too).

Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks:

The black bellies are more visible on this pair.

Mottled Ducks:

Female Wood Duck:

Northern Shovelers:

Male:

 

Female:

 

Male Common Goldeneye:

His yellow eyes really do stand out, especially on a dreary gray day.

More to come.

2025 Ducks - Part 1

I've had a good time photographing ducks over the last several months. Below are some of my favorites.

Ring-Necked Ducks (females): 

Male:

 

Blue-Winged Teal (male):

He's so pretty, I took a lot of pics.

There was a female around on this day, but she remained asleep for my entire visit!

This is my first Common Eider (female), seen at Coney Island.

Hooded Merganser (male):

White-Winged Scoter (male):

This is my first female White-Winged Scoter. She remained at a distance, but was still a cool sight.

Black Scoter (male):

A flock of Black Scoters at Coney Island.

It's the time of year we start seeing interesting ducks moving through the NYC area, so I look forward to seeing more species this season.