Weekly Wildlife at the Garden: Wary Wood Ducks
Posted in Wildlife on May 4 2016, by Patricia Gonzalez
Patricia Gonzalez is an NYBG Visitor Services Attendant and avid wildlife photographer.
Wood ducks are among the most challenging wildlife to photograph at the Garden. Getting a close-up is quite difficult as they will fly off in an instant if I get too close. But the effort is worth it. I love shooting the drakes, who—as my new friend in the photo demonstrates—are very colorful.
Wood ducks (Aix sponsa) – Photo by Patricia Gonzalez
WOW, PAT!
For sheer beauty, this one is Perfecto and Astonishing. And when you add in the difficulty factor of capturing these life-enhancing creatures, this photo should be on the front page of every important magazine in America!
More power to you!
Sue