Though not flashy, these Ruddy Ducks were another “new to me” species I photographed at Arcata Marshes in California. The first three are males in their winter colors (apparently their bills turn a baby blue color during breeding season) and the last one is either a juvenile or a female.
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Laura Kushner
October 29, 2022 at 5:45amLove the look on the last one.