It’s rare that migrating ducks visit our pond in the fall, so I was beyond excited to see these two Ring-necked Ducks swimming in it today! This was the first species (that wasn’t a Mallard) I ever spotted on our pond three years ago when we first moved here, and was one of the sparks that got me interested in backyard birdwatching and photography.
Ring-necked Duck
Country United States
State Illinois
Location My yard in Mundelein
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity In or By Water
- Created Timestamp11/22/2021 12:28:45
- CameraDSC-RX10M4
- Aperture4
- Focal Length207.88
- Iso100
- Shutter Speed1/320
- Orientation1
Interesting tale of how the Ring-necked was a spark bird for you! In your own backyard, nonetheless!