The Common Merganser
Introduction: Oak Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a flourishing ecosystem located in northern California, renowned for its diverse range of avian species. Among the notable inhabitants of this refuge is the
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Ducks photographed by Jonathan Swanson
Introduction: Oak Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a flourishing ecosystem located in northern California, renowned for its diverse range of avian species. Among the notable inhabitants of this refuge is the
Here are some recent pictures from Oaks Bottom....
I am excited to have published a 2023 Calendar featuring my photos of wood ducks and mandarin ducks. Mandarin Ducks are considered one of the world’s most colorful birds. The
Here are two short videos that featuring mallards acting crazy. For a more dramatic effect, I added sound effects and music. Ducks sometimes get territorial and get a little crazy
Today I decided to focus on photographing the female mallard. It seems that the male mallards get all the attention of photographers with their beautiful colorful green and blue head