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Saturday 30 March 2013

Mandarin Duck female ( Aix galericulata)

The female of this species is quite outstanding, not says the RSPB "The female is dull by comparison". Ha ha, who are trying to kid. It is BEAUTIFUL. This is for Peter Photos taken in the Forest of Dean. You can get them easily at the Stone Works, it is easier if you can go by car and shoot while inside.





31 comments:

  1. she's just fabulous! she looks so sweet and kind!

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  2. Que buena nitidez consigues, Bob, muy buena la música.

    Saludos.

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  3. Bonitas capturas Bob.Un abrazo

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  4. You are right. Certainly a stunner but look at him. Out of this world.

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  5. She may not be as gorgeous as her male consort, but she is a sweet and beautiful little thing!

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  6. A beautiful couple!
    Good evening
    Crissi

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  7. Bob, she's like the female Wood Duck: not as much colour as the males, but excitingly beautiful none the less! Far from drab!
    Well captured, by the way!

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  8. Hay un gran dimorfismo sexual, pero juntos forman una bella pareja.
    Un abrazo,

    There is a large sexual dimorphism, but together they form a beautiful couple.
    A hug,

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  9. Lieber Bob, es ist oft so, dass in der Tierwelt die Weibchen unscheinbarer sind.
    Aber ich finde die Farbgebung dennoch sehr schön.
    Ein frohes Osterfest wünscht
    Irmi

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  10. Wow! absolutely stunning photo's of the Mandarins - lovely birds

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  11. Beautiful, would really like to see them live one day

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  12. You are right Bob, she is a lovely bird. I will try the car as a hide tip too and hope to get shots as good as this. Thaks for the dedication.



    peter

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  13. What a lady! She is graceful and calm - and look at the hidden colors under her wings! I love her!
    Such great photographs Bob! :-)

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  14. Very good portraits of mandarins. Music also good. Regards

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  15. She is certainly beautiful! I love the detail of her chest! Brilliant photos, Bob!

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  16. Pani kaczka jest śliczna i nie nie stroi się w piórka jak pan kaczka. Pozdrawiam.
    You duck is not pretty and not tuned in as you duck feathers. Yours.

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  17. Bob,this duck is very beautiful and so cute!!Magnificent shots and photos!!Great captures!!
    Happy Easter to you and your family!
    Dimi..

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  18. Oh she is still very pretty, Bob! Great shots! Happy Easter to you and your family!

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  19. Such a beautiful girl! You capture them so well!

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  20. Really obvious who's the male and who's the female in these pictures. :P

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  21. j'aime bien le cadrage du 3éme cliché

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  22. Great pics of the female with the magnificent male behind!
    Brilliant images, Bob!
    Enjoy your Sunday!

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  23. She is very pretty!

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  24. as always, absolutely gorgeous!!

    happy easter!

    :)

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  25. Beautiful markings and stunning with the male in the background. Well done Bob, another triumph!

    Happy Easter and I hope your Dad is improving.

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    1. Thanks Jan, have a beautiful Easter as well.

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  26. Amazing and beautiful couple! Happy Easter, Bob!

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  27. The first one is a prize winner. They look great together.

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  28. Uma beleza estes mandarins!
    Espero que tenhas tido uma boa Páscoa.

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