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Friday 12 December 2014

Shoveler 'female' (Anas clypeata)

Lovely bird to see, dipping its bill in the water to get small insects and plant matter sifted from the water.





34 comments:

  1. I've never seen this bird. She is beautiful and looks great in the water !
    Have a happy weekend !

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  2. Just as well you told me what it is Bob. I'd have passed it by thinking Mallard. I bet I've seen hundreds of these Shovellers.

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  3. Your photos are absolutely fantastic Bob.

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  4. always great pictures from you Bob !

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  5. Cracking shots Bob in great light by the looks of it.

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  6. Tastes good forage for food !!
    a hug.

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  7. There's nothing more I can add that hasn't already been said!

    Hope the weather stays good so that you can take some more pics. I do enjoy them :)

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    1. They say that the weather will remain sunny until Sunday Wendy. Thanks for asking.

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  8. Hola Bob,excelentes imagenes de esta hembra de pato cuchara.Un abrazo

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  9. They do have such interesting bills. Very nice light. I hope you keep the sunshine too.

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  10. So happy to see the female up front, she is beautiful. Great shots, Bob!

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  11. The (spot)light was on her and she posed beautifully for you, a lovely set of images Bob...[;o)

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  12. These are great photos of the shoveler.
    The female is perfect.
    A very good weekend Bob.

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    1. I'm glad you enjoyed them, have a wonderful weekend Irma.

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  13. What a lovely bird Bob!!
    She is beautiful!!
    Great captures!
    Dimi...

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  14. wow, great captures of the beaks!

    that water is like freezing cold.

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  15. The female is so cute.. Nice pictures Bob. Congrats..

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  16. Preciosas imágenes del cuchara hembra.
    Mis saludos Bob.

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  17. what a photograph, I love ducks:-)

    greets :-)

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