Shiny Wood Duck in profile

Unusually, he seems to be in full breeding colours. Either he’s super early, or maybe he never changed this summer.

   2 September 2023
   Wood Duck
   ILCE-7RM5
   1/1600s    f/9   400mm   ISO 1250
Closeup of a male Wood Duck's face in profile. The feathers iridesce green and purple