Ducks and Geese

Came across two young people from Ducks Unlimited who were catching, banding and releasing ducks at Frank Lake, south of Calgary. They willingly picked up and held several different species, resulting in a chance to take some close-ups!

Canada Goose goslings are always a favourite each spring and early summer. Happy Feathery Friday, everyone!

This is the classic duck in Alberta. The male's irridescent green head makes it easily recognizable. The males molt after breeding but regain their fine colour in the fall. Many of them overwinter on open water, brightening our cold winter days.

Another duck held by the Ducks Unlimited people.

The female has great beauty of its own, despite the lack of colour that the male possesses. Happy Feathery Friday, everyone!

A slightly different view of one of our Canada Geese.

The irridescent green, that sometimes looks blue, is always a welcome sight, no matter how many Mallards I see.