Harlequin Duck, Drake
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As requested here are my favorite Harlequin Duck shots from the last few years. Harlequins have smooth, densely packed feathers that trap a lot of air within them which makes them exceptionally buoyant. The patch of white on the males face is very dense and does not show much detail even when exposed properly. Harlequins feed in tightly packed flocks- diving and swimming under water. Their diet consists of mussels, shellfish, aquatic insects, crustaceans and some small fish. They can also be found on the rocks grazing and resting. The males are colorful and they really are the star out on the jetty!
Anyone wishing to learn more about photographing at the jetty or to see some more images from both myself and Art Morris you can check out my Barnegat Jetty Site Guide here.
Harlequin Duck, Drake
Harlequin Duck, Drake
Harlequin Duck, Drake
Harlequin Duck, Drake
Harlequin Duck, Drake
Harlequin Duck, Drake
Harlequin Duck, Drake
Harlequin Duck, Hen
Harlequin Duck, Hen
Harlequin Duck, Hen
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I hope to get to the jetty for a day or two in mid-DEC when I visit my Mom. Love the quacking hen.
Art, Thanks, I’m hoping for a good season out there
denise
Great shots Denise. I love the 4th shot. He looks like he’s eyeing you say as if to say
“don’t even think about clicking that shutter”
Thanks Edith, he does look like he’s giving me the eye!
denise
Very nice series!
Hi Nancy, nice hearing from you. Thank you for the kind words.
denise
a beautiful bird, for sure….and nice captures.
Hey Mary, thanks for commenting. I’ll see you next weekend!
denise
Denise, all are beautiful. I have seen one or two males on Lake Ontario in Toronto, but they are always out quite a distance. Nice that you get them in so close. You are inspiring me to head down to Lake Ontario to see what is hanging around this year. Very busy for the next couple of weeks though, but hopefully soon.
Hi Andrew, Thank you for the kind words. I look forward to seeing your “finds”.
denise
Great series Denise. I grew up not far from Barnegat but have never shot there. maybe some day…
I once heard Art Morris say the same thing
denise
These are beautiful! Thanks for posting them, Denise.
Thanks so much Rob.
denise