Northern Shoveler Ducks Foraging in Flooded Wetland Habitat
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 10:43:15 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
This wildlife photograph captures two Northern Shoveler ducks in their natural wetland habitat. The male drake displays his distinctive rust-colored flanks, white breast, and iridescent green head, while a female with mottled brown plumage follows behind. They wade through shallow water dotted with dried vegetation stubble from harvested fields, likely flooded rice paddies. The setting sun casts warm light across the scene, creating reflections on the water's surface. The habitat shows the transition between agricultural land and seasonal wetlands, typical of managed wildlife areas.
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