Here’s another “special subject” I was able to find at the Glen Rock Duck Pond.  This female mallard has been present at the park for several months now, and yesterday, when I didn’t find the wigeon, I set out to finally get some shots of her.

What makes this mallard so unique is her blond coloring.  This is due to a gene trait that sometimes occurs in birds called leucisism.  She looks like a pastel version of a regular female mallard.  I plan to try to get more shots of this individual, as I have seen her at the pond on a regular basis.

Techs: Canon 1D Mark II N, 300mm f/2.8 IS, 1.4x teleconverter.  To order this print, purchase stock rights, or view other photos I have for sale, please visit my website at www.karipost.com.