This very grey-coloured dabbling duck, a little smaller than the mallard, and with an obvious black rear end. It shows a white wing patch in flight. When seen close up the grey colour is made up of exquisitely fine barring and speckling. It nests in low numbers in the UK and is an Amber List species.
Oh pretty pretty pretty duck ! In France we call him "Canrd Chipeau" or "Ridelle". His feathers are very beautiful and he has a nice face.Wonderful photos Bob ! All the best.
i love these guys. we've had them here on the pond all winter. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty duck, Bob! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen.
DeleteA beautiful duck. Very nice patterns in the feathers.
ReplyDeleteA handsome duck. I have seen these before but mistook them for Mallard. Silly me.
ReplyDeleteThe first time I had got my camera on, I also thought that it was a Mallard, so I was daft as you.
Deletethey're beautifully marked, but you kind of wonder how the name evolved?
ReplyDeleteBob, beautiful shots! They sure are pretty ducks!
ReplyDeleteAre beautiful and great pictures.
ReplyDeleteHeerlijke foto,s dit is genieten Bob.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much.
DeleteThat plumage is muted magic - thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you liked it.
DeleteHola Bob,excelentes imagenes.Un fuerte abrazo
ReplyDeleteAmazing. They look like they are having such fun.
ReplyDeleteI love this duck Bob!!So beautiful!!Fantastic shots!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week!!
Dimi...
Thank you Dimi, for in love the Gadwall.
Deleteså skarpt og så nært, knallbra Bob !
ReplyDeleteNice birds and great photography
ReplyDeletethanks
Such a beauty! Love the soft colors.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is as cute as the Mallard.
ReplyDeleteGoede morgen Bob ,
ReplyDeletealweer een prachtige serie van deze mooie eenden , heel scherp topppp,
gr,
Annie
these are so amazing, bob!
ReplyDeletehappy tusday! x
Happy Tuesday to you Betty.
DeleteI love the feather pattern on the chest. Lovely duck.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Keith.
DeleteBuenas tomas y buen seguimiento a este pato, en la ultima decidió parearse y posar para ti.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
He is a bit of a poser Jesus.
DeletePrachtige plaatjes Bob lieve groetjes Danielle
ReplyDeleteCheers Danielle, you are so kind.
DeleteOh pretty pretty pretty duck ! In France we call him "Canrd Chipeau" or "Ridelle". His feathers are very beautiful and he has a nice face.Wonderful photos Bob !
ReplyDeleteAll the best.
Tired of estrar in the water ... a walk.
ReplyDeletea hug.
What a beauty, Bob, and your images are simply magnificent.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lise, I'm glad that you like it.
DeleteHI Bob Loved seeing this duck in and out of the water. great shots as usual.
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