Comment from alaskapat
These Indian Runner Ducks are so interesting to see, they stand so tall and their colors are beautiful ! This is a nice capture of this gathering, they seem to be on a mission.
Well focused, clear image with good light management. Colors and tones are beautiful and appear natural. Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2019

thanks so much Pat

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Interesting notes! Equally interesting shot! .You have shot these ducks well. Good they did't start running the moment they spotted you!:):) The light, and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2019

thanks for the effort

Comment from michiganmike
An interesting shot. They do seem to be in a hurry to get away from you. Maybe they have been listening to the cormorants. A very nice composition with great colors.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2019

thanks again

Comment from Sange
No these are not Khaki Campbell ducks Fred.
They are Indian Runner Ducks.
They stand erect like penguins and, rather than waddling, they run.
Great first posting here and rare find.
Nice capture showing how they stand erect like a penguin.
Great capture ;)

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019

thanks a lot Sandra for your nice comments and indicating the right name; since they were introduced, they stay in the same area, an extention of the lake, so no problem to take more pics;

Comment from Charlie Newman
Very different looking ducks. I never have seen anything like them, but wondering if the difference in the color of the bills distinguishes males (yellow ) from females (black)? I like the fact that you have captured the profiles and the backs which also show difference in plumage. They all seem to be intently focused on the same subject. Interesting composition.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019

thanks a lot Charlie;
I hope Sange will comment about the bills; male or female? or different species?

Comment from greentop
Cute shot.Looks like they are waiting to catch a bus. Maybe the different colored beaks indicates male or female. Good framing. Can't tell there size. Is that a large rock ? Good color, sharp focus. Well done.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019

thanks a lot again

reply by greentop on 13-Dec-2019

My pleasure.You are welcome.

Comment from Pamela Ruggiero
Hi, super gold. The way they walk, they look like penguins. I am always amazed by how many species of ducks there are. I learn a lot by reviewing posts on this site. Sharp focus as usual and well framed. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019

thanks a lot again Pamela

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful & interesting picture of the 5 Drakes/male with the yellow beaks & 4 ducks female with the black beaks Runner Ducks on the bank. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019

merci beaucoup;
not sure runner

reply by Susan F. M. T. on 13-Dec-2019

Fred,
Khaki Campbells are runner ducks. So called because of their upright stance.
I Googled them there are apparently four colours they come in. these maybe the dark variety.
Susan

reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019

will wait if Sandra will comment;
last ime, very similar at the same location she called them khaki Campbell

Comment from Darth Chelios
That is neat about the variance of color/neutral of their beaks. I love their green feathers.
This is a neat shot of this duck congregation :)

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019

many thanks Chelsey

reply by Darth Chelios on 13-Dec-2019

My pleasure!

Comment from nikman
Not sure how the word "Khaki" got into the name, as I see none of it in these ducks! Your nice nature image is well composed, sharp with good exposure. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019

thanks so much again;
you can see the Brown color on the 2nd from left; in the sun, more Brown appears on the others too;

reply by nikman on 13-Dec-2019

Many thanks!