Male Wood Duck in Autumn

I have seen wood ducks at a few places, but only from a distance. They seem very skittish. Sometimes it may be because the location gets a lot of traffic in terms of people, but they seem more on guard. This location had less people and when I was by myself I had the most luck.

Male Wood Duck in Autumn

Wood ducks will hang out in wetlands, marshes, streams, ponds and lakes. I have seen them in wetlands, streams, and ponds. People put up nesting boxes and they will use them. They will also nest in trees. They are native to most of the eastern part of the US year round.

Male Wood Duck in Autumn

Wood ducks will eat seeds, fruit, insects, acorns, flies, beetles, caterpillars, and a variety of plants. They feed by making short, shallow dives called dabbling.

I was at this location for about 3 and a half hours trying to view this duck between branches, grasses and other obstructions. Sometimes it is worth the effort. Have a Happy Monday!

15 thoughts on “Male Wood Duck in Autumn”

      1. So often the case isn’t it? They’re way too far for decent shots or stay in cover. I try to photograph a pair of Black-throated Divers (loons) at one of my fave walks every year and most years they are specks out on the water šŸ˜¦

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      2. Iā€™ve had the most luck with loons through kayaking. The ones in NY will at times swim close to you if you stop a reasonable distance away and watch them. Iā€™ve had them swim under my kayak, swim near me and even leave a baby next to me while they went searching for fish. These were in quiet ponds and lakes though.

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