The last few days have been quite cold, and it seems that certain animals are now showing up this time of year. A lone duck is on the pond and has it all to itself. I also spot a bird up on the power line, and saw a very special atmospheric optical phenomenon called winter halo. Caused by cold weather and the moon light. I love full moons, so it was really cool to see such a time during this time.
 Camera Model | Lumix GH6 |
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 Lens | G Series 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 Lens |
 Filter | none |
 Aperture | f/5.6 |
 Shutter Speed | 1/640 sec |
 Film Speed | 320 |
 Spectrum | Visual Light |
 Wavelength | 380 through 700 nanometers |
 Location | Central Virginia USA. |
I have seen these kinds of ducks here before, they do not stick around long. I would be surprised if I saw it for a few days.
It just showed up this morning, so we shall see how long it hang out for. I guess it depends on how well fishing is for it.
I like its iridescent plumage, I had no idea it had that until I saw it up close with my zoom lens.
The duck would dive once in awhile, and stay under for about 10 seconds. Sometimes showing up a good 50 feet away from where it started diving from.
Seems like it had its whole day planned out, it was diving and swimming all around.
At one point it just starts swimming all the way across the pond. Maybe it can sense something.
It was really booking it across the pond.
Amazing that duck swims through these waters, they are nearly frozen.
It was very cold outside, the banks of the pond were still frozen from the night before.
Spotted a little bird hanging out on the power line near by. It was not facing me and the sun was not in the best position. Its some kind of blue bird.
It was probably looking for something to eat in the grass below.
Not sure what species of bird it is, but I see those kind often.
The night before we witnessed something never seen before, a natural phenomenon called winter halo, or storm ring or moon ring. Causing a ring to form around the moon. It was a full moon so maybe things just timed perfectly. We can also see a jet flying over at the same time. Due to the full moon its completely illuminated. And still we could see many stars all around. Pretty cool sight.
Good evening my brother
You managed to photograph the birds very well, you did a great job♥️
I have also seen this ring thing around the moon and it looks beautiful.
I have never seen a bufflehead duck in the wild, that is awesome! Even when I live back east not one time... Great pictures, that thing was a speed demon crossing the pond!
The moon halo is really cool. I've heard it called a moon dog before, although I have no idea what the proper name is. That picture is awesome, well done!
I never seen Winter Halo in real life. Great job capturing it.
The photography is really great.In fact, there is nothing better than the beauty of nature. Everyone will love this photography. thanks for sharing this lovely photography 🤩
This duck is very beautiful my friend, in my place it is very rare to find ducks of this color, is it true that this duck eats the fish in the pond? A little unique to me if ducks like to eat fish too😊
I'm also not sure this duck can survive long in a pond with very cold weather in your area.
You also managed to capture one of the little birds that was on one of the power lines. a powerful shot that is usually my friend.
I've seen the moon halo before ... it's a pretty cool phenomenon
What a cute little dude. The only duck around? lol that little video is the best.
Beautiful photos. This time the ducks are swimming happily. I guess they didn't see you :)
Quite interesting about the winter halo, I've seen something like that but in the daytime, I don't know what it's called, but I saw it in the daytime, and that duck has a good ability to dive and get its food.
I love some of your shooting results this time especially on this beautiful and cute duck, and the phenomenon of the ring circle on the moon is indeed very beautiful 😍
Es lo que yo digo, tú lago es esencial para el ambiente natural donde vives @solominer tienes buen ecosistema de aves 🐦 en el lugar. No te ataquen a las cosechas ?? Porque a mi a veces me lastiman algunas plantas los gorriones !!
Saludos bro excelentes fotos !! 👌😉🙏🏻
Wow! You really did a great job capturing these unique moments.
Never seen or heard of a winter halo before. Guess I've learned something new from reading your post.
The Winter halo is really very beautiful, your camera captured it perfectly along with the rippling effects.
That lone duck is having a great time of its life 😁
I don't know how that duck did swimming in near-freezing water, but you can tell he was enjoying it. Amazing things in nature 👍🏻
I see you've had some lovely visits from your feathered friends, beautiful birds
How great that you saw the Linar halo
Excellent shots dear friend @solominer
Its amazing how the little cute bird float on a water💕
My husband says your duck is a hooded merganser and he said they are diving ducks, he also said it is a drake, (male duck).
We see this ring around the moon down here. When I was young I remember one of the old timers saying when you see the ring, shrimping is will be good.
I just "wasted" an hour looking at lenses that I can't afford to buy. Thanks!
I also didn't know you had a witness - I might be blind. Anyway, it was brought to my attention today, so I added my support.
I like the photos of the bird resting on the wiring with that touch of backlighting and a more minomalistic look to the composition.
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