#waterfowl
“Hi, I’m Dr. Blank. It’s nice to -“
“Doc, before we go further I need to make sure you know about ducks. What breed is he?”
“He looks like a Pekin to me.”
“No. He’s a Cayuga. Your receptionist said you know about ducks.”
“I see lots of ducks and am knowledgeable about them. Cayugas are black with an iridescent green sheen. Quackery is white and-“
“Wrong. Cayuga’s can be white. I’ll give you another chance. What’s wrong with him?”
“Cayugas can turn grayish as they age but Quackery is only 1. His breed doesn’t matter too much right now. Let’s do an exam and see what we find. So, based on him being kept on concrete and the way this swelling looks he probably has pododermatitis or bumble foot. First thing we need to do is change his environment or this won’t ever get better.”
“I’ve kept ducks all my life and I’ve never had this problem. As long as they have some water they don’t get bumble foot. I think this is cancer. I’ll just go back to Tractor Supply where they know ducks. I’ve got a guy there that used to be a vet tech.”
Paddle On -
A pair, together, navigates the choppy water of a sunny day.
Ruddy Duck on Swamp Lake, Sunlight Basin
5/31/22
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Wood ducks are easily distinguished from the more common mallard ducks. Male wood ducks are considered one of the prettiest waterfowl with their iridescent patterns, crisp white lines, bright beaks, and gracefully swooped head feathers. In comparison, male mallards have grey-black bodies and shiny green heads. The females are slightly harder to tell apart as both have brown plumage. However, the female wood duck also has an elegant white eyeline.
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“Blackwater Geese”, Canada Geese, 9"x12" Oil on panel. Inspired by an autumn scene at Blackwater NWR on a very memorable day for me personally.
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“Perfect Preen”, Ross’s Goose. 6" x 6" oil on linen.
This was a fun piece I painted a bit earlier this year, exploring the colors and glowing white plumage of this content goose.
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