Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Wild Bird Wednesday

Wild Bird Wednesday # 41
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Red Breasted Mergansers ... "a wooing we will go"





The taunting female ...
 



and, off she goes ...
 
with him on her tail ...
Will the boy get the girl ...?

18 comments:

MTWaggin said...

That is a great series. She sure had them boys all worked up!

Sylvia K said...

Beautiful birds and great shots for the day, Andrea! Hope your week is going well!

Sandee said...

Eventually some boy will get that girl. It will be of her choosing though.

Have a terrific day. ☺

Jeanne said...

Andrea! Love these shots of the mergansers! Beautifully done!

mick said...

Great action photos. "The boy" is certainly determined!

Anonymous said...

Great photos, Andrea! I hoping to get some good looks at a Red-breasted Mergansers this year!

Elephant's Child said...

This is a wonderful series. Thank you so much.

Carletta said...

A wonderful photo tale!
I bet she gives in. :)

Unknown said...

Nice series. That is hard work.

Brian King said...

Gorgeous ducks! I've only seen the Hoodies.

eileeninmd said...

Fun captures! I love the Mergansers!

Anonymous said...

Great photos, as always. I saw them down by the marsh, too. It is always a blessing to see such special birds & critters!

Arija said...

Great action going on!

Karen said...

Dekightful shots!

Edna B said...

What great shots. I don't think I've ever seen any of these. But our ducks and geese do the same thing this time of year. I guess Spring brings on the yound man's fancy in all critters large and small.

And yes, he'll get his girl. lol. You have a wonderful day. Hugs, Edna B.

EG CameraGirl said...

The mergansers in your photos are delightful! They can be so entertaining to watch.

The Queen Jester said...

I love their "hairdos" - how could she say no to a do like that!

Stewart M said...

Great set of pictures - courtship in bird often looks rather brutal!

My wrens do not have loud voices - they just make do with loud plumage!

Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.

Stewart M - Melbourne

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