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.
And now...........it's them!!!!!!!!!!!
And now...........it's them!!!!!!!!!!!
Reflection in the water
Hello Bob,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic shots!!
Great the colors of these beautiful and funny duck. You've photographed him very well!!
Best regards,
Marco
Once.. just once, a male Mandarin spent a few hours at the pond where I used to live. I only heard about it after the fact but saw others' wonderful photos. They are amazing birds and your photography seems to make them that more beautiful. Love the reflection shot.
ReplyDeleteCheers Hilary and thanks for the photography.
DeleteThey are two for a shilling if you go to the soft south of England.
DeleteMagnificent looking bird! And superb photos of it. The colors just blow me away!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so amazing and brilliant images Bob and I love the last abstract.
ReplyDeletebest regards and a lovely spring week,
isabella
such incredible beauty.
ReplyDeletegorgeous
ReplyDeleteEs un ave hermosa. Me ha gustado el detalle final de poner solamente su reflejo en el agua. Un abrazo,
ReplyDeleteI thought that you would like it.
DeleteBob they are the best of ducks. Great shots. Can they fly? I bet they would if I or the dogs got within a hundred yards.
ReplyDeleteYes, they can fly.
DeleteThey'd be in a pretty poor position if they couldn't fly, as they nest in trees and I don't think that they're very good climbers ;D
DeleteBonjour bob, vous avez votre site vas émerveiller mon père , il est passionné de la nature . je viens tout juste de le retrouver après 35 ans d'absence dans ma vie . Mes parents ce son divorcer j'avais a peine 2 ou trois ans . Il a décidé de partir très loin de moi quand j'avais 12 ou 13 ans et je ne pouvais le voir déjà que très peu quand j'étais jeune et j'étais victime de ce que l'on nomme, l'enfant du divorce entre deux parent qui ce déchirais constament et il est disparu plus de 30 ans et je le retrouve maintenant même si il est encore loin de moi il est passionné des animaux , la forêt la nature vos phots quand il sera plus près de moi car il na pas de thecnologie pour accédé a vos photos vas l'éblouir quand j'aurais la chance de lui montrer vos photos .imagine je retrouve un père de 73 ans la vie est déchirante parfois et avant la fin de sa vie il me reste peut¸-être pas grand temps aussi pour lui faire connaître son petit fils ces tout une histoire vous savez. Je pense que je vas avoir besoin de me ressourcer dans la nature quand il partiras loin de nous après ... Splendide photo Monsieur bob bye Chantal.
ReplyDeleteMagnifique !!
ReplyDeleteLes couleurs sont vraiment extraordinaires
Merci !
Wow Bob, these are fantastic photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully took pictures.
(Your comment on my blog ... made me laugh, you're funny)
BOB BONSOIR et merci j'adore ce mandarin que je ne vois plus vers chez moi
ReplyDeleteet je ne sais pas pourquoi
tu as vu ses si belles couleurs
QUE DU BONHEUR BISOU ET BONNE SOIREE
Bob, what incredible birds! I've never seen one in person! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am sorry, maybe one might see one Robin.
DeleteDi una bellezza sconvolgente!!!!!! Rimango senza parole........colori splendidi e tu come sempre sei super!!!!! Baci
ReplyDeleteEmi
amazing !
ReplyDeleteit is so clear, so perfect, that seems a "digital false imagine" create in a design laboratory...
ReplyDeletewhat can i tell you dear Bob ???
I would need probably the lens you have on sales , the 300 mm 2.8 , that one is not bad at all !!! how many years old is it ?
have a nice evening..
1 year ago Massimo.
DeleteHola Bob,magnificas imagenes de este bello Pato mandarin.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteOh how I would love to see one of these beauties! Gorgeous captures, Bob!
ReplyDeleteCome over here then, lol. Actually, it would be easier to go via China.
DeleteOh wow. The male duck really is stunning. Thanks for sharing such wonderful photographs of them.
ReplyDeleteLove them. So very beautiful - and in some of the photos they look like china dolls.
ReplyDeleteThose reflections you captured are INCREDIBLE.
INCREDIBLY thanks.
DeleteExcellent photos! This duck is marvelous!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Bob!
Naturally beautiful. Brilliant set of images Bob.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty ! Wonderful photos !
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Hi Bob. Those are beautiful images of this enigmatic bird. Not seen one for about a year now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful duck Bob!!My favorite!!And what a great reflection!!Gorgeous pictures!!
ReplyDeleteDimi...
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteso close and so gorgeous and colorful. Amazing !
Best regards, Synnöve
Bob, your Mandarin Duck is gorgeous. Awesome shots!
ReplyDeleteBob, there are not enough superlatives to describe just how beautiful I think these are.
ReplyDeleteYour work is amazing, and I thank you for sharing it here.
Thanks for everything Lisa.
DeleteFabulous images, Bob
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
ComfortSpiral
=^..^= <3
Brilliant! I'm almost speechless...
ReplyDeletemy favorite duck
ReplyDeleteWow - gorgeous shots of the beautiful plumage!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful color combinations. A joy to see!
ReplyDeleteHi bob. Fantastic bird and photographs.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of these birds, such stunning colours in them
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos !!!! That's just amazing !!! Which camera do you use ???
ReplyDeleteI use a Canon 7D and the EF500mm IS II USM. Nice to meet you.
DeleteBob, these are cracking images of a stunning and very photogenic duck....love that reflection!...[;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Trevor, he is a bit photogenic.
DeleteNice shoots Bob
ReplyDeleteGreetings / Kenny
I love your Mandarin Duck shots Bob!
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