Thursday, December 19, 2019

Audubon NWR, North Dakota: 7-4-19






Lesser Scaup family




These ducks may pretend to be dead (immobile with head extended, eyes open with wings held close to body) when grasped by a red fox






Muskrat taking food to its lodge







Male Yellow-headed Blackbird






Depending on the quality of his territory, the males may be able to acquire up to 6 mates.  





Interestingly, males who acquire new territories do not destroy broods sired by the previous territorial male







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