Buffleheads (AKA Buffalo Heads)

I have trouble photographing Buffleheads and other black and white birds. Is it only me?


Buffleheads are the smallest ducks there are. The males only weigh about 1 pound! Despite the fact that they are teeny, tiny birds . . .


They are called Buffalo Heads (shortened to Buffleheads long ago) because their heads are large in comparison to their bodies. Female Buffleheads weigh even less than males - usually much less than a pound!


My son, Pete Wrublewski, took these photos of female buffleheads in flight. I was amazed that he was able to get the shots because these babies are FAST when flying!


More Buffleheads in flight thanks to photographer Pete Wrublewski.

Buffleheads. My first sighting!

Pretty poor photos, but a lifelister species for me!


According to a friend of mine, if it is your first sighting you can post poor quality pics without penalty.


These are definitely Buffleheads! My very first Buffleheads!


Buffleheads are diving ducks (as opposed to dabbling ducks like the mallards). Here the male takes a dive . . .


Leaving the female alone for a moment or two.