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Carolina Duck Collection

"Captivating Carolina Ducks: A Glimpse into the World of Aix Sponsa" Behold the striking portrait of a male and female Mandarin duck, an introduced species in the UK

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Portrait of a Mandarin duck (Aix sponsa) male animal and female. UK. Introduced species

Portrait of a Mandarin duck (Aix sponsa) male animal and female. UK. Introduced species

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Carolina duck, 1771. Creator: Gerrit van den Heuvel

Carolina duck, 1771. Creator: Gerrit van den Heuvel
Carolina duck, 1771

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa), females behave aggressively toward a male (second from right)

Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa), females behave aggressively toward a male (second from right) that is trying to join them on a floating log, autumn, New York, USA, October

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Wood duck (Aix sponsa) drake in breeding plumage, paddling, Orange, California, USA

Wood duck (Aix sponsa) drake in breeding plumage, paddling, Orange, California, USA. Non-ex

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Wood Duck (Aix sponsa). Male in breeding plumage flying at sunset. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa). Male in breeding plumage flying at sunset. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Wood duck (Aix sponsa) female, leading brood of ducklings on pond, Acadia National Park, Maine

Wood duck (Aix sponsa) female, leading brood of ducklings on pond, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. June

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Colorful male wood duck perching. Juanita Bay Park Lake Washington, Kirkland

Colorful male wood duck perching. Juanita Bay Park Lake Washington, Kirkland, Washington State

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Wood duck (Aix sponsa) male in breeding plumage. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. April

Wood duck (Aix sponsa) male in breeding plumage. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. April

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Male Carolina duck swimming, Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland, Washington State

Male Carolina duck swimming, Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland, Washington State

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Male Carolina duck, Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland, Washington State

Male Carolina duck, Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland, Washington State

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Male wood duck

Male wood duck
Male Wood duck (Aix sponsa) in water; Colorado, United States of America

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, fanning wings on water, U. S. A. autumn

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, fanning wings on water, U. S. A. autumn
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, fanning wings on water, U.S.A. autumn

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Aix sponsa, Wood duck

Aix sponsa, Wood duck
Watercolour by John Abbot, 1827 Date: 1827

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Carolina duck (Aix sponsa), seated duckling

Carolina duck (Aix sponsa), seated duckling

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Carolina duck (Aix sponsa), hatchling

Carolina duck (Aix sponsa), hatchling

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Carolina duck (Aix sponsa), duckling quacking, side view

Carolina duck (Aix sponsa), duckling quacking, side view

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Carolina duck (Aix sponsa) hatching from egg

Carolina duck (Aix sponsa) hatching from egg

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Carolina duck (Aix sponsa) egg showing first cracks

Carolina duck (Aix sponsa) egg showing first cracks

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Side view of a Carolina Duckling squatting down

Side view of a Carolina Duckling squatting down

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Side on view of a Carolina Duck turning his head to face to front

Side on view of a Carolina Duck turning his head to face to front

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Carolina Duckling leaning forward

Carolina Duckling leaning forward

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Carolina Duckling leans forward taking a step

Carolina Duckling leans forward taking a step

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Carolina Duck stands shifting its weight to one side

Carolina Duck stands shifting its weight to one side

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Side on view of a Carolina Duckling

Side on view of a Carolina Duckling

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Carolina Duckling looking back over its shoulder

Carolina Duckling looking back over its shoulder

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Side on view of a Carolina Duckling with its mouth open

Side on view of a Carolina Duckling with its mouth open

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, in breeding plumage, swimming (captive)

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, in breeding plumage, swimming (captive)

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, swimming, Slimbridge W. W. T. (captive)

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, swimming, Slimbridge W. W. T. (captive)
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, swimming, Slimbridge W.W.T. (captive)

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult female, swimming, Slimbridge W. W. T. (captive)

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult female, swimming, Slimbridge W. W. T. (captive)
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult female, swimming, Slimbridge W.W.T. (captive)

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Wood duck on a lake

Wood duck on a lake
Wood duck. Male wood duck (Aix sponsa) on a lake. This dabbling duck occurs mainly throughout North America. Here it has its winter plumage. Photographed in Louisiana, USA

Background imageCarolina Duck Collection: Wood Duck - male - Range: Eastern half of the US and southern Canada

Wood Duck - male - Range: Eastern half of the US and southern Canada. Wintering in southern and south-eastern sates
FG-ED-059 Wood Duck - male This photograph: southern California Aix sponsa Range: Eastern half of the US and southern Canada. Wintering in southern and south-eastern sates



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"Captivating Carolina Ducks: A Glimpse into the World of Aix Sponsa" Behold the striking portrait of a male and female Mandarin duck, an introduced species in the UK, showcasing their vibrant plumage. Witness the fierce behavior of Wood Duck females as they assertively confront a male amidst their flock, creating a captivating spectacle. In Orange, California, a magnificent Wood Duck drake adorned in breeding plumage gracefully paddles through tranquil waters, adding splashes of color to its surroundings. As the sun sets over Acadia National Park in Maine, USA, a male Wood Duck takes flight with breathtaking beauty against the golden hues of twilight during mating season. Leading her adorable brood of ducklings across a serene pond in Acadia National Park, Maine, USA; observe how this female Wood Duck exemplifies nurturing motherhood amidst nature's wonders. Perched at Juanita Bay Park Lake Washington in Kirkland is an enchanting male wood duck displaying its vivid colors for all to admire - truly a sight to behold. Delight in witnessing another stunning display by a male Wood Duck donning his breeding plumage amid April's blossoming scenery at Acadia National Park in Maine. Serenely swimming through Juanita Bay Park's pristine waters in Washington State is none other than the majestic Male Carolina duck - an embodiment of grace and elegance. At Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland stands another handsome Male Carolina duck that captivates onlookers with its regal presence and distinctive features. Discover more about these fascinating creatures known as Aix sponsa or Wood Ducks – marvel at their unique characteristics and behaviors that make them stand out among waterfowl species worldwide. Watch as an adult male Wood Duck elegantly fans its wings upon calm waters during autumn season within the United States – showcasing nature's artistry in motion.