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Buffleheads are among the smallest ducks, one with a large head relative to the body. A small group of them was swimming near the Barnegat Lighthouse a few days ago. These ducks live mainly in North America, but may be seen in some Western European countries and Japan, but only rarely.
Female Buffleheads near Barnegat Lighthouse.
Suddenly they took off flying toward the open sea.
Female Buffleheads near Barnegat Lighthouse.
Female Buffleheads near Barnegat Lighthouse.
Female Buffleheads near Barnegat Lighthouse.
Then they began landing on the water.
Female Buffleheads near Barnegat Lighthouse.
Here are two of them swimming around, watching the humans and the other ducks and loons.
Female Buffleheads near Barnegat Lighthouse.
neihtn 
High on my list of favorite birds. Their antics are a delight to watch.
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They are small, very cute ducks!
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I saw two spectacular ducks today at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Just swimming in a little pond.
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I am sure it was quite a treat!
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I see a lot of Buffleheads in the lakes and bays here, usually mixed groups. They’re a pleasure to watch. I like the way the wings are alternately up and down in the third photo – it’s a wonderful view, and you must have good reactions to catch them in flight.
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You are very observant, Lynn! When Buffleheads fly they tend to rock from side to side.
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OK, I’m not THAT observant – I never noticed that about their flight. That’s a really interesting phenomenon. I will look for it – the rocking Buffies! đŸ™‚
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Terrific shots, Hien!
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Thank you Donna!
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The had nice weather. Do Buffleheads migrate?
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They do migrate between Canada and the US.
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Beautiful captures
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Thank you!
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A lovely series of photos. They look so beautiful in flight.
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Thank you very much!
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