Female Wood Duck
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Female Wood Duck
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Background: The wood duck is one of the most beautiful of the North American ducks. In the early 1900s, the species was considered in danger of extinction throughout its range due to market shooting, habitat loss, and hunting seasons that extended into the breeding season. With the implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1918 between the United States and Canada, market shooting was outlawed and judicious hunting season lengths and bag limits were instituted. These changes, together with the construction and placement of nest boxes during the last seven decades, have resulted in a dramatic comeback of wood duck populations.
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December 30th, 2016
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Comments (21)
Bob Christopher
Hi Elizabeth... I like your image. Beautifully photographed and presented...Cheers Bob fv
I'ina Van Lawick
Lovely shot, Elizabeth. With January thaw well underway we should be seeing them arriving at our wildlife refuge soon. The colors on this image are gorgeous. Very nice comp.
Lisa Kilby
So glad these beauties are protected now! Lovely capture, Elizabeth...exquisite details! l/f
Don Columbus
Congratulations Elizabeth, your work is Featured in "Coastal Waterbirds-Shorebirds" I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
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