Cryptic Wood Ducks

Yes, as reported earlier, I saw this remarkable camouflage at our 
place in January this year. The birds become invisible!
Cheers,
Judith.

> The female was sitting very low
> and motionless, with her neck stretched out at ground level; the seven
> ducklings were sitting close around her.  Despite the lack of ground
> cover to hide in, the camouflage of her mottling and eyestripe - and
> those of the ducklings - were very effective...   Paul Taylor
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Judith L-A
S-E Qld
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