Keywords:Arizona, Aythya collaris, Gilbert, Gilbert Water Ranch, Ring-necked Duck, Sonoran Desert, bird, bird, man-made, water reclamation, water reclamation plant, wetland
Photo Info
Dimensions5400 x 3600
Original file size6.44 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)
Date taken12-Mar-13 09:46
Date modified8-Jul-19 21:19
Shooting Conditions
Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION
Camera modelNIKON D2X
Focal length850 mm
Focal length (35mm)1275 mm
Max lens aperturef/5.7
Exposure1/250 at f/7.1
FlashNot fired
Exposure bias-2/3 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 200
Metering modePattern
Digital zoom1x
Ring-necked Duck_Female_JF05685
Ducks in a desert?
This image is possible due to some very proactive thinking on the part of the professionals at the Town of Gilbert, Arizona. They needed a water reclamation facility. But rather than settling for a one dimensional product they deliberately designed Gilbert Water Ranch to serve as a community park and, better still, wildlife habitat.
And so this lovely Ring-necked Duck found her winter home among its waters.
