Author Topic: I got Lucky (Read 5527 times)

boneaddict · « **on:** December 23, 2009, 12:50:15 PM »

This was a one chance in a million shot and I almost have it in focus. I sat and watched this pair of woodducks for a long time. It started out as the female only as I scared the male away by accident. She kept calling and calling and then he came in. They then swam awhile in front of my while I hunkered in the cattails. All of a sudden there was a ruckuss and the male came up with a critter from the swamp. I don't know what it is......At first I thought it was a sculpin, then it had legs. Well, after about 20 minutes Momma caught one and immediately flew to the bank to eat it. I think it could be a Toad tadpole maybe.....here is the picture...............

coop2424 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:55:52 PM »

That is an awesome picture. Congrats on getting that one...

boneaddict · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:56:22 PM »

Ray · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:59:13 PM »

Great shots. I really like that second one!

washelkhntr · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:00:49 PM »

Awesome shots Bone.

boneaddict · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:02:43 PM »

Thanks guys....any ideas on the critter. All I could thinkof was a GIANT tadpole, like toad.

boneaddict · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:13:36 PM »

DADDY and his. I saw that one I thought it was unreal. Then when she nailed on I was like WOW!

mossback91 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:14:16 PM »

are those sculpin?

jackelope · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:15:07 PM »

definitely a tadpole or polliwog....bullfrog? about 1/2 grown with his back legs grown like that.

jackelope · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:16:06 PM »

it's a pretty big one either way.

jackelope · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:16:49 PM »

here you go.

270Shooter · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:17:06 PM »

I like wood ducks.

boneaddict · « **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:18:25 PM »

boneaddict · « **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:20:12 PM »

I thought sculpin until I saw legs, then I am like HANFORD sized pollywogs. Talk about a meal. I wonder if there were a bunch of them there. I'd have never thought it in icewater. COOL!

Shootmoore · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:21:24 PM »

Great photo's however not what I was expecting from the Title of the post.

Shootmoore

boneaddict · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:24:19 PM »

Woody Like!

olsy · « **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:29:17 PM »

Awesome pics Bone! Thanks for sharing

jackelope · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:50:54 PM »

Quote from: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 01:20:12 PM

I thought sculpin until I saw legs, then I am like HANFORD sized pollywogs. Talk about a meal. I wonder if there were a bunch of them there. I'd have never thought it in icewater. COOL!

the pic i posted of the wog int he person's hand is specifically a bullfrog tadpole...looks to be the right size i guess.

MtnMuley · « **Reply #18 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:27:02 PM »

Great pics bone!

GoldTip · « **Reply #19 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:30:31 PM »

Incredible pics Bone, those really are beautiful. I would love to have a pair of mounted wood ducks on my mantle, absolutely the prettiest of Ducks.

Rowdy · « **Reply #20 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:37:24 PM »

Awesome pics!!!! and now I have a much better understanding of why ducks taste like rotten fish

Again, amazing pics!!!

Jake

Sportfury · « **Reply #21 on:** December 23, 2009, 06:44:23 PM »

Wow! Awesome pics thanks for sharing them.

mulehunter · « **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2009, 06:46:44 PM »

Nice Pic!

Mulehunter

boneaddict · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:08:37 PM »

This is the photo I blew up for my brother for Christmas. I framed it in a black wood frame with a creme type matting with black next to the duck. I hope he is not a member.....

boneaddict · « **Reply #24 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:09:16 PM »

THis was runner up

boneaddict · « **Reply #25 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:19:50 PM »

Not sure if this one should be in the background or in the reflection thread.

Ripper · « **Reply #26 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:27:26 PM »

Dude you're the master. Absolutely in credable pics!!!!! Yes those are bullfrog tadpoles. I can't believe there are some around at this time of the year. I take my son to a local pond in June where we catch them with dip nets. We put them in a bucket to check them out for a while then let them go. Great fun with the kids, and educational.
Man those are aw some pictures.

Birdguy · « **Reply #27 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:34:56 PM »

Doug you are the man, what an awesome set of photos. I would have never thought that there would be tadpoles or polliwogs this time of year. Perhaps they are so large they need the winter to mature? Just great pics and as always thank you for posting them

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DOUBLELUNG · « **Reply #28 on:** December 24, 2009, 02:05:53 PM »

Lots of correct answers here. They are definitely bullfrog tadpoles, and yes, they do take 2 years to mature. Those guys are sleeping through the winter in the mud, and will finish their transformation next year - if they don't get eaten!

halflife65 · « **Reply #29 on:** December 24, 2009, 03:23:30 PM »

I agree, bullfrog tadpoles. I saw some in CA that looked like baseballs with tails and little legs. The bullfrogs were enormous, though.

By the way, if you ever get a chance to gig giant bullfrogs, go do it. Take a 12 pack of beer, a spear and a headlamp - SUPER fun. They eat good, too.

Great pictures of that woody - really, really cool.

alecvg · « **Reply #30 on:** December 24, 2009, 04:32:57 PM »

I love wood ducks! I missed one a couple days ago.

rasbo · « **Reply #31 on:** December 24, 2009, 05:02:23 PM »

Quote from: halflife65 on December 24, 2009, 03:23:30 PM

I agree, bullfrog tadpoles. I saw some in CA that looked like baseballs with tails and little legs. The bullfrogs were enormous, though.

By the way, if you ever get a chance to gig giant bullfrogs, go do it. Take a 12 pack of beer, a spear and a headlamp - SUPER fun. They eat good, too.

Great pictures of that woody - really, really cool.

Ive gigged hundreds in calif,what a blast huge 747 size mosquito's be prepared

DOUBLELUNG · « **Reply #32 on:** December 24, 2009, 07:38:37 PM »

Quote from: halflife65 on December 24, 2009, 03:23:30 PM

I agree, bullfrog tadpoles. I saw some in CA that looked like baseballs with tails and little legs. The bullfrogs were enormous, though.

By the way, if you ever get a chance to gig giant bullfrogs, go do it. Take a 12 pack of beer, a spear and a headlamp - SUPER fun. They eat good, too.

Great pictures of that woody - really, really cool.

I concur. Gigging bullfrogs at night is quality fun. Fry the legs hot enough and they don't taste fishy.

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #33 on:** December 24, 2009, 08:23:59 PM »

Outstanding pictures Bone!

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #34 on:** December 25, 2009, 08:13:04 PM »

Great shots. I haven't scene them grab those before.

bow4elk · « **Reply #35 on:** December 26, 2009, 08:34:35 AM »

That's a bullfrog tagpole - they go down like raw oysters

And that photo is incredible!!!

boneaddict · « **Reply #36 on:** December 26, 2009, 08:39:37 AM »

Thanks! It was funny watching the male endo it and take it whole. He did damn near choke to death.

bow4elk · « **Reply #37 on:** December 26, 2009, 08:41:40 AM »

Funny! When I was a kid, I watched a seagull nearly kill himself trying to wolf down a whole flounder on the dock one morning. They aren't exactly the best shape for eating whole.

mtndew · « **Reply #38 on:** December 26, 2009, 12:29:48 PM »

Awesome shots, Bone!!!

Kowsrule30 · « **Reply #39 on:** December 26, 2009, 06:24:49 PM »

GREAT PICS BONE!!!!! Wood Ducks are my favorite... And those are Bullfrog tadpoles... I use to use them for bait catfishing....

The Rose · « **Reply #40 on:** December 27, 2009, 08:11:23 AM »

Those are pretty cool.

tlbradford · « **Reply #41 on:** December 28, 2009, 10:26:43 PM »

Great photos Doug. I especially like the reflection photos.

Sportfury · « **Reply #42 on:** December 28, 2009, 10:47:15 PM »

bone I see that first shot being on the cover of next years waterfowl pamphlet! Good job.

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