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Monday 26 March 2012

Mandarin Duck (Forest of Dean)

That feeling of spring is here.





41 comments:

  1. A wonderful bird I have to hold my hand up to say I have never seen in the wild...Great images Bob.

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  2. Kaczka ta zawsze mnie zachwyca swoimi kolorami. Ma cudowne zdjęcia i jeszcze przegląda się w wodzie. Pozdrawiam. *** Duck has always impresses me their colors. It has wonderful photos and even reading in the water. Yours.

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  3. bob, these are absolutely gorgeous photos of a brilliant bird! you really are amazing!

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  4. Hola Bob una imagen impactante de Pato mandarin muy bien enfocado con unos colores magnificos.Un saludo.

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  5. Bob, there is only one word for these ducks...exquisite!! I am so envioius.

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  6. This little duck is simply amazing! I could watch it for hours.

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  7. What a lovely duck , beautiful colors to.....nice photo's Bob

    Greetings, Joop

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  8. Bob, the Mandarin Duck really is a sight to behold such a wonderful array of colours.

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  9. Absolutely amazing detailed photos of this beautiful bird.

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  10. To me it's heardly to believe that such beauty is given by nature. A golden shot Bob. Have a great evening
    Marijke

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  11. These birds were made to have photos taken of them so colourful and you have taken them well Bob


    peter

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  12. Que pato tão lindo! Que cores maravilhosas. Belas fotos, Bob!

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  13. Bob! That is one outstanding duck. I've never seen one in the wild but I'm hoping someday I will. Beautiful shots!!

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  14. HI Bob....I don't know how you do it man...these are just fabulous..of course the Mandarin duck is no slouch, it has a big part in this...; ] It makes the photo look fab..along with the photographer, and his little techniques ; }
    Grace

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  15. The color, feather detail...EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BEAUTIFUL BIRD IS PERFECT!

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  16. Sin duda el ave con más diversidad de colores que he visto. Bellisima, las tomas con una nitidez sobresaliente.

    Saludos.

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  17. Excellent captures of this stunning species! I would love to see one here!!

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  18. Snap, crackle, pop, what glorious images of this colourful Mandarin Duck. Every time I view one of these, I feel happy!

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  19. This is the most amazing set of pictures, they are brilliantly captured. Well done again Bob.

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  20. Oh he's perfect. We had one.. ONE stop by on his way to somewhere else about 4 years ago. I only heard about it. Apparently he was at our local pond for a couple of days. Never saw him.. sigh! Your images are just amazing, Bob.

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  21. He will win the duck beauty contest, that's for sure! :-)
    MARVELOUS photos Bob!!!

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  22. Not any more about the colors heal - that's all.
    Beautiful bird and great photo series.
    It is not visited here - according to my information ...?

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  23. An amazing bird !! It have beautiful colors !!!

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  24. Bonjour je crois que je n'ai jamais vu un si beau canard et une si belle photo tu sais il est si beau qu'on dirait qu'il est en chocolat
    QUEL régal pour moi de venir sur ton blog
    BYE

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  25. Clear crisp captures! Beautiful!

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  26. Oh jeeeeezzzz.... My favorite duck!
    Bob, your pics are fabulous!
    I love the reflection on the water!
    Sooooo well done!
    Cheers!

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  27. Precioso pato y excelentes fotos. ¡La nitidez es brutal!
    Saludos!!

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  28. Oh so great shots and sharp,lovely colors!
    ♥Crissi♥

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  29. bellisimo, espectacular... Preciosas imágenes... Enhorabuena!!!...

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  30. Stunning Bob.
    Such a beautiful duck.

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  31. what a beautiful duck ! so sharp images ! wonderful!

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  32. Yes it does feel like Spring has arrived, the weather is glorious here!


    These are beautiful photos Bob, I have never seen one in my ara at all.

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  33. stunning shots!

    such beautiful ducks! they are about the prettiest of birds they are.

    thank you so much for your kind get well wishes for my sister. just wanted you to know how much we really appreciate them.:)

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  34. That is so sweet. Beautiful coloring, I love this duck!

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  35. Beautiful photos of this amazing bird !

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  36. So beautiful. Great colors! It is a lovely duck.

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  37. Visiting your blog for the first time. These ducks are great. Beautiful captures!
    Best regards, Marion

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  38. Beautifully colored duck, great photos.

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  39. Wow, stunning photos of the beautiful duck.
    Thanks for sharing this beauty.

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