Mandarin Duck [taken back in May] (Aix galericulata)
The male has the most elaborate and ornate plumage with distinctive long orange feathers on the side of the face, orange 'sails' on the back, and pale orange flanks. The female is dull by comparison with a grey head and white stripe behind the eye, brown back and mottled flanks. They were introduced to the UK from China and have become established following escapes from captivity. (RSPB)
Wonderful Mister Mandarin ! A Paradise Duck... I love these ducks (I love all ducks lol) they are very pretty. Nice new week Bob, (I hope more fresh because the weather is very hot in UK also) Cheers !
Bob I sometimes imagine myself in dreamland with such beautiful pictures it is a pastry with coffee for me! I really enjoy all the beauty of everyday and am glad I came here!! thank you! grt, Annie http://anniezon.blogspot.nl/
Gorgeous duck and lovely photos, Bob!
ReplyDeletegorgeous Bob, simply gorgeous
ReplyDeleteBeautifully these mandarin ducks.
ReplyDeleteVery well photographed Bob, compliment.
Wonderful Mister Mandarin ! A Paradise Duck... I love these ducks (I love all ducks lol) they are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteNice new week Bob, (I hope more fresh because the weather is very hot in UK also)
Cheers !
Yes, but it seems to be very hot again, cheers.
DeleteA stunning duck. Got to be one of the best. very nice shots.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's one of the best Marc.
Deleteamazing pictures !!!
ReplyDeleteespectaculares colores!!! yo también tengo una entrada con este precioso pato!
ReplyDeleteSO darn plucky looking with their cute 'sails'. love the last shot!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful bird..never seen this before. wonderful snaps Bob
ReplyDeleteWaouw so much colours
ReplyDeleteBob
He is beautiful Amandine.
DeleteI am lost on how to compliment you and these shots by you!
ReplyDeleteSUPERB!
so much colours
ReplyDeleteBob
Its an amazingly colourful bird. Quite beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob Fantastic birds and great shots. I like the third one best. Feather perfect. I had a photo of a male published recently and I was pleased.
ReplyDeleteVery pleased to see Margaret.
DeletePero que bonito es este pato.Las capturas estupendas.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteThat's great Isidro.
DeleteBob, extraordinary!
ReplyDeletehi Bob!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend.
THose mandarines are fantastic, Lovely colours.
Love Majsan//
He's a smart fella Bob, great captures...[;o)
ReplyDeleteI wonder why the male is a dandy and the female a plain Jane. Your photography is absolutely gorgeous! I love your work, Bob!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful these mandarin ducks Bob!!!What a colourful bird!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!!!!
Dimi...
They are colourful, aren't they.
DeleteTo aż nie wypada, żeby mężczyzna był tak piękny :)
ReplyDeleteIt's not quite up to the man was so beautiful :)
Great, what you say Gigs.
Deletemy favorite duck
ReplyDeleteun - REAL!
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Amazing shots, Bob
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Thanks Cloudia.
DeleteBob I sometimes imagine myself in dreamland with such beautiful pictures it is a pastry with coffee for me!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy all the beauty of everyday and am glad I came here!!
thank you!
grt,
Annie
http://anniezon.blogspot.nl/
A pastry and coffee seems alright, love it Annie.
Deletestaggering. Your photographs Bob should make it into some birding magazine; you get it right every time
ReplyDeleteThese are surely some of your best shots Bob! Just wonderful:)
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, you're kind.
DeleteAn absolute beauty, the most magnicent duck I have ever seen, and what photos!
ReplyDeletePerfection, Bob!
Cheerio!
Well, I thank you Noushka.
DeleteUn plumaje hermoso y muy bien fotografiado para nuestro disfrute. Un abrazo,
ReplyDeleteBOB COUCOU
ReplyDeletej'ai pu observer ce canard que je trouve fantastique comme tes photos bise
Thank you very much for your comment France.
DeleteVery beautiful bird, but I saw that he is a little nasty with females. He takes advantage from its beauty :)
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always excellent.
Os mandarins são o máximo de beleza e cor!
ReplyDeleteLiiinnndas fotos!!!
What a divine bird work of art!
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