drake in breeding plumage (California, USA; 2007-03-04)


Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola

Native Range: North America and Eurasia

Notes: a tiny and beautiful diving duck; bright pink feet contrast with mostly white underside of drake.

drake in breeding plumage (California, USA; 2006-12-24)
hen or first winter male (California, USA; 2006-12-24)

hen or first winter male (California, USA; 2006-12-31)
hen or first winter male in flight (California, USA; 2006-12-24)
landing (California, USA; 2006-12-24) drake in flight (California, USA; 2006-12-24)
mirror image (California, USA; 2006-12-24) pair (California, USA; 2007-03-04)
trio (California, USA; 2007-03-04) characteristic rapid flight (California, USA; 2006-12-24)