[wisb] In praise of Buffleheads (photos)
- From: "B.G. Sloan" <bgsloan2@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: wisbirdn <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:45:12 -0800 (PST)
Buffleheads are common on my winter walks along the Milwaukee lakefront.
Because they are relatively common, I think I overlook the stunning beauty of
the males. I love their contrasting black/white colors, and the very clean
lines of demarcation between these colors on the head. And when you get them in
the right angle of sunlight you can begin to see brownish and purple hues on
their heads...
The other day I was at Milwaukee's North Point with the afternoon sun behind me.
This photo shows the crisp black/white contrasts of a trio of males:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14463444@N07/6790755454/in/photostream
And this closeup of another male shows hints of other colors on his head:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14463444@N07/6790755598/in/photostream
Bernie Sloan
Milwaukee
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