Monday, December 24, 2012

Here's "Wigeon" You a Merry Christmas!

Playing on words isn't necessarily a strong suit for me, but "wigeon" you a Merry Christmas is what I have this Christmas Eve. I've enjoyed seeing the return of large numbers of American Wigeons to the ponds and lakes of northern Utah in recent weeks. Below are a few images of these dabbling ducks. I hope to capture and share more wintering (and breeding) duck images in the coming months. Unlike other birds that lose their breeding plumage in winter, ducks are showing their best colors and turning up the heat to find mates. I hope you all enjoy the holidays with loved ones and the things you love!

Drake and Hen American Wigeons at East Bay Golf Course Provo, UT (Photo by Jeff Cooper)
The one in that back shows more of a tannish cheek color contrasting with the green eye stripe
Drake and Hen American Wigeons at East Bay Golf Course Provo, UT (Photo by Jeff Cooper)
Drake and Hen American Wigeons at East Bay Golf Course Provo, UT (Photo by Jeff Cooper)
The one in that back shows more of a tannish cheek color contrasting with the green eye stripe

Drake and Hen American Wigeons at East Bay Golf Course Provo, UT (Photo by Jeff Cooper)
The one in that back shows more of a tannish cheek color contrasting with the green eye stripe
Drake Wigeon Flying Over Jordan River Near Sandy Pond Sandy, UT (Photo by Jeff Cooper)


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  1. Oliver NichelsonDecember 24, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Thanks Jeff and Merry Christmas
    A thought - around late November next year what would you think about posting a picture that we could use (with permission)to send email holiday greetings? It would be great to share your pictures with non-birder friends.

    Oliver

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    1. Jeff CooperDecember 24, 2012 at 10:42 PM

      I will have to remember to organize my photos so I can remember them for holidays, Oliver. Thanks for commenting.

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  2. KAPDecember 24, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    So Cool Jeff, We drove into a flock of geese today and they flew with us for awhile. We rolled down the window and listened to them honk. It was great, was thinking about you the whole time. Made me look at them in an entirely different way. Thanks for the inspiration and Merry Christmas to you.

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    1. Jeff CooperDecember 24, 2012 at 10:44 PM

      Thanks, Kirt. I hope you guys have a great holiday season!

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