Went to Mill Lake Saturday at 6:45 am with my kayak and found 6 Ruddys, 3 males and 3 females. Got some decent flight shots which wasn't easy as they are fast fliers. Also got a few more shots of the woodies in the evening at Burnaby Lake with the family.
Mike.



Ruddy Duck by Canonshooterman, on Flickr


Ruddy Ducks by Canonshooterman, on Flickr


Ruddy Duck by Canonshooterman, on Flickr


Wood Duck by Canonshooterman, on Flickr


Wood Duck by Canonshooterman, on Flickr


Wood Duck by Canonshooterman, on Flickr

The Tree Swallows are back at BL


Tree Swallow by Canonshooterman, on Flickr

Another shot of Shortie.

Short-eared Owl by Canonshooterman, on Flickr

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Mike Baker

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/canonshooterman/

Most Awesome shots Mike, love that first male Ruddy in flight!
If I might ask what lens do you use?

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Debra
http://www.flickr.com/photos/featherweight2009

Thanks for the nice comment! I use a Canon 300mm 2.8L IS x 1.4 extender lll

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Mike Baker

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/canonshooterman/

Very nice series of shots! I love the Ruddy Duck (I have never seen one) I really like their blue bills. Great shots.

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Krisztina
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My gear: Canon 6D with Canon EF-70-300 IS zoom lens

Gorgeous, all of them, but I love the RD male posing in all his maleness Nice to see that they are Mill Lk, a bit of a hang-out for me many years ago when I lived in Clearbrook for a while.

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Willi Braun, Edmonton
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