I am Batman

Male Ring-Necked Duck (Aýthya colláris) does his best to intimidate a male Mallard (Ánas platyrhýnchos).

Love that caption!!! You truly have a gift here with these bird shots! Did the ring-necked duck get scared away?!

27 Feb 2007 6:17am

@Bronnie: Quite the contrary. This is the same male seen grooming next to a mallard female several days ago. (And a few minutes after this shot.)

TOO much Matt! Awesome image - perfect timing! Your color tones remain true - very well done!

27 Feb 2007 10:36am

well done Matt. Do you use a stand when shooting this series?

27 Feb 2007 1:03pm

@Dimitrios: Sometimes. The previous week or so were hand-held with image stabilization. It depends on the birds.

Always beautiful!

27 Feb 2007 5:19pm

Your consistency is impressive! A beautiful photo once again. I love the caption also. I am glad that he wasn't a flasher or selling watches.

28 Feb 2007 6:31am

@Helen: Thanks Helen. I hope the local bird watchers concur and start commenting with their wallets.

Wonderful capture Matt, he is really into the Batman mood, Beautiful!

28 Feb 2007 3:49pm