Male cardinal making his territorial call.
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Drake and hen common mergansers sunning themselves on the Rideau River. They are one of the largest species of wild duck. They have long, thin, serrated bills designed for catching fish, which is their staple diet.
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Hen goldeneye photographed on the Rideau River during daily run with Hera.
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Footage of Hera on her daily run in early March 2013. She is a plucky little dog, going for a run almost daily over the winter months. We stayed home only on days when the temperature dipped to -30 C and below. On this occasion we run into my hunting buddy Jason and his dog Nos.
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Drake mallard getting ready for the spring nesting season 2013. He found his mate in the wintering grounds and followed her north to the marsh where she was hatched. This process ensures the gene pool is spread across the northern breeding grounds. He is not a particularly devoted husband and father. When his mate finishes laying her eggs and begins incubation, he happily takes his leave.
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Hen mallard getting ready for the spring nesting season 2013. She will need lots of protein to get ready for egg laying, feeding on invertebrates that fill the ponds and puddles formed from melting snow.
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Geoffrey & Mika 