Ruddy Duck (female), Bosque del Apache, New Mexico

Ruddy Duck (female), Bosque del Apache, New Mexico - Ruddy Duck
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, near Socorro, New Mexico, USA (November 2017)

Seen at the South Crane Pond. This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Chris Gomersall and Ellie Rothnie.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis / Internet Bird Collection
Ruddy Duck / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis

Shooting Time 16:28
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 9.0
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 1600

Latitude 33 50 59.8 N
Longitude 106 52 44.9 W
Altitude 1379.80m