Ruddy Turnstone
Ruddy Turnstones, somewhat uncommon migrants in central Iowa, were veiwed by many birders in May 2022, at Saylorville Reservoir, near Des Moines. The turnstone in … Read More “Ruddy Turnstone”
Ruddy Turnstones, somewhat uncommon migrants in central Iowa, were veiwed by many birders in May 2022, at Saylorville Reservoir, near Des Moines. The turnstone in … Read More “Ruddy Turnstone”
This Common Loon is feeding on a live Ruddy Turnstone in the Chinook, Washington, marina that is surrounded by rip-rap. The Ruddy is standing in … Read More “Common Loon”
This Common Loon is feeding on a live Ruddy Turnstone in the Chinook, Washington, marina that is surrounded by rip-rap. It is believed that the … Read More “Common Loon”
Location: Floating Island Lake, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Ruddy ducks are the only species of stiff-tailed ducks native to North America. As shown in the … Read More “Ruddy Ducks”
Photo taken at the San Diego River, CA
Photo taken at the San Diego River, CA
Taken in Cape May, NJ
This male Ruddy Duck was slapping his bill into the water to challenge another male nearby. Sepulveda Dam Wildlife Preserve, S. CA
This male Ruddy Duck demonstrated a range of courtship displays, including creating concentric ripple patterns by rapidly vibrating its breast and flanks. Photographed on a … Read More “Ruddy Duck”
A drake Ruddy Duck on a pond near Millarville, AB, Canada. Photographed on 20 May 2020 with a Nikon D7200 and Sigma 100-400mm lens.