19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Ruddy Duck Courtship Ritual
The colorful male Ruddy Duck approaches a female duck hidden in the reeds. He first signals with a loud "croak" noise, and will suddenly charge through the water for about 4-5 feet.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2020 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2021 |
| Photo Location: | Three Forks, Montana, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
| Copyright: | © Carol Polich |