Just as shy as usual, Wood Ducks.
They are always around somewhere, just getting a shot is the problem. Now they have taken up in a little used swamp off the main rookery.
This is all reeds, grass, and plenty of hanging Spanish Moss. In another month this swamp will be invisible.
Surprised they sat still for photos. Best I usually get is their butts flying off into the distance as they call out their mocking whistle “catch me if you can!”
Me too LOL. They were in some thick swamp with just a small opening to see them. That’s where I shot.