Between rain storms at Woodard Bay Natural Area near Olympia on 25 February 2021, I was trying somewhat unsuccessfully to capture a drake Bufflehead’s iridescent head. As I photographed, the duck swam away from me, reared up, and dove under water. The result is in this series of images. To me, the most interesting shots are the third and fifth images. At the beginning of the dive, the duck holds its legs close to the body, thereby speeding the plunge. Once under water, the feet are flayed outward to forcefully push the bird under.
Amazing photo work - I did not know of this coloring
ReplyDeleteeffects = could I expect this on Minnesota Buffleheads?
I have not experienced it - maybe haven't been looking ??