The waves around the jetty at Barnegat Lighthouse in New Jersey are the favorite winter playground for Harlequin Ducks that come down from Greenland and Iceland. With their unique coloring and markings these ducks stand out from all ducks and photographers don’t walk but run toward them as soon as somebody points out their location.
Last Sunday was my lucky day. There were many Harlequins in several places along the jetty, the sun was shining brightly over everything, and I was able to get some really close shots of these ducks.
Five Harlequin Ducks near Barnegat Lighthouse.
Female Harlequin Duck.
Male Harlequin Duck.
Female Harlequin Duck.
Trio of Harlequin Ducks. Female is at right.
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gorgeous, magnificent colors
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Great captures! How beautiful they are!
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Have never seen these birds – what wonderful colours and well captured
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Thank you so much Diana! In Eutope, these ducks are only see in Eastern Russia.
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Wow. Great photos.
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Thank you Victor!
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Excellent photos! I’m so jealous, the harlequin ducks are one of the few species of waterfowl that have eluded me despite my best efforts to track one down.
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Come to New Jersey in the winter and I’ll take you there to see the Harlequins.
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The large versions are awesome, especially the last one. Great captures, Hien!
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Thank you Amy!
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