I believe that pretty bug on the woodpile is a Damselfly -- we just read about them and saw a huge replica at our local park. They're really neat. Great pics, M.
The first duck is either a Mottled or a female Mallard. I thought Mottled but now am leaning towards female Mallard. The two are similar. The second duck is definitely a Muscovy. I think the other ducks are variations of Muscovy or hybrid Muscovies.
Have a great weekend!
I believe that pretty bug on the woodpile is a Damselfly -- we just read about them and saw a huge replica at our local park. They're really neat. Great pics, M.
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Thank you! My son was saying that he thought it might be a damselfly but wasn't sure what the difference was between a damselfly and a dragonfly.
ReplyDeleteThe first duck is either a Mottled or a female Mallard. I thought Mottled but now am leaning towards female Mallard. The two are similar. The second duck is definitely a Muscovy. I think the other ducks are variations of Muscovy or hybrid Muscovies.
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Muscovy Duck
The first is definitely female mallard... looks like the ones we have.
ReplyDeleteAnd you have a blue dasher dragonfly on the florwers:
Blue Dasher
Wow, Matilda, gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics... looks like you got to see a lot of nature on your field trip :-).
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Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, I'd love to know what the incredible purple berries are???
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures!
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