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!
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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 |
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| Drake and Hen American Wigeons at East Bay Golf Course Provo, UT (Photo by Jeff Cooper) |
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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 |
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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 |
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| Drake Wigeon Flying Over Jordan River Near Sandy Pond Sandy, UT (Photo by Jeff Cooper) |
