This is a big, colourful duck, bigger than a mallard but smaller than a goose. Both sexes have a dark green head and neck, a chestnut belly stripe and a red bill.
We're asleep, go away!!
I am here, wide awake
Let us snore, please
Ha ha, NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful photos and birds, Bob. I especially like that last one!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute up-turned bill!
ReplyDeleteWow ! Wonderful photo ! They are very pretty ! In french we call them "Tadorne de Belon" Sweety duck ! Nice evening Bob and nice week-end !
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful plumage!!
ReplyDeleteIt has a great plumage Keith.
DeleteThese are striking ducks to see Bob...[;o)
ReplyDeleteThank you Trevor.
DeleteSuperb shots Bob!
ReplyDeleteGood evening
Crissi
HI Bob I love these shots and your commentary to go with them. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteA grand duck. It looks a good place to go.
ReplyDeleteIt is splendid place to go, but, when the kids are in school.
DeleteO Bob wat is dit geweldig mooi.
ReplyDeleteHumoristic post here Bob!!
ReplyDeleteI love these ducks!
Uour pis are really great, a lot better than I ever managed! LOL
I have seen them once only and quite far away!
You are really blessed with all these water bird species! :)
Enjoy your sunday!
They look like a nation's flag could have been modeled after them.
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha, your wit is never ending.
DeleteLove seeing these birds at Reculver and their lovely calls. Lovely captures Bob.
ReplyDeleteWell done Bob ... So we see his face, which are very handsome :))))
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend.
a hug.
Lieber Bob,
ReplyDeletedie Schnappschüsse der besonders schönen Ente
gefallen mir sehr gut. Auch die Wasserspiegelungen.
Einen guten Start ins Wochenende wünscht Dir
Irmi
Great pictures of ducks. They are lovely !
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weeked :)
And you have a happy weekend.
DeleteThey are really very handsome
ReplyDeleteIncredible plumage - and I love the reflections too. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteCheers, for your comments.
DeleteLove the markings on the ducks .
ReplyDeleteGreat shots even whilst they snooze lol
Dobrze, że nie wszystkie obudziłeś :). Śliczne kaczki, no i zdjęcia oczywiście. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteWell, that not all awake :). Cute ducks, and of course pictures. Yours.
Naughty Boy!
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
Comfort Spiral
=^..^= <3
Hola Bob magnificas fotografias.Un abrazo y feliz fin de semana
ReplyDeleteoh, very impressive nice colours haven't they just?
ReplyDeleteYou're right, very impessive. Cheers Carole.
DeleteYou're slept, so I watch from a few thousands kilometer away.
ReplyDeleteThe Shelducks are beautiful, wonderful shots, Bob!
ReplyDeleteThis is so funny Bob! They are beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Maria.
DeleteThese are beautiful captures Bob! They do have great colors!!
ReplyDeletegreat shelduck
ReplyDeleteOh wow..... fantastic series, Bob. The last one is SUPER. Greetings, Joke
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the shelduck Bob.
ReplyDeleteLast picture is my favorite.
Nice weekend, Irma
What lovely photos, I love the colour of the plumage, so bright. You've capture them so well!
ReplyDeleteWow! Fantastic photos of nature's gems ~ elegant looking ducks ~ thanks, Happy Weekend to you ~ ^_^
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Beautiful series, Bob!
ReplyDeleteI especially like the last one.
It's such a wonderful portrait.
Yes, I liked the last one as well Lisa.
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeletehow many here in overthrew interesting species of birds, you frequently add new contributions :)
Greets :)