Wood Duck

These ducks are slightly less common than our usual Mallards, but delightful to see.

Several ducks in an algae-filled pond. In the foreground is a brightly colored male with a swooping green feather pattern on its head.
Wood Ducks; Upper Mississippi River Strategic Wetland Reserve, Carroll, IL; 12 Oct 2024
A female duck and three older ducklings swim together. They have brown coloration with a white ring around their eyes.
Wood Ducks; Lake Renwick Preserve, Will, IL; 7 July 2024
Wood duck in a pond 2
Wood duck in a pond 2, Maple Grove Forest Preserve, 19 April 2024
Wood duck in a pond
Wood duck in a pond, Maple Grove Forest Preserve, 19 April 2024
Wood Duck cruising a pond
Wood Duck (female) cruising a pond, Lyman Woods Forest Preserve, DuPage, IL 9 June 2024

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