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Sunday 5 April 2015

Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata)

I went out today to get the Mandarin Duck, and I got him.
Photographed on Cannop Ponds.







48 comments:

  1. SPLENDID! fabulous photos of a most handsome drake!

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  2. These ducks feathers colors delight me. They are beautiful. Regards.

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  3. SO much BEAUTY in one little fellow! :-)

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  4. These are wonderful coloured ducks adn great shots of them, Bob.

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  5. Now thats a duck!! Superb shots Bob.

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  6. You show us NEW again! Never seen this animal like this, Bob!

    ALOHA from Honolulu,
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=


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  7. Hola Bob,tpmas magnificas de uno de los patos mas bellos que he visto.Un abrazo

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  8. What an absolute stunner. Wow, wow, and wow again.
    Thanks Bob. I needed this beauty to start my day on.

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    1. That's great EC, I'm glad you started a new day.

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  9. Just a fantastic looking duck. I hope to see it when I visit Britain this summer. It's ironic that, if I am not mistaken, the UK now has the largest population of this species in the world.

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  10. Superb shots Bob and all dressed up in his Sunday best.

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  11. He's just wonderful! Beautiful coloration and markings! Your photos are incredible!

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  12. Gorgeous duck - love all the colors. Your photography amazes me (again) :)

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  13. He is quite a catch, Bob! Superb photos. Thanks for your visit earlier.
    Wren x

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  14. Beautiful pictures of this Mandarin duck.
    Perfect photographed Bob.
    Excellent sharpness and good focus.

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    1. Irma, so good to hear what you say, thanks.

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  15. What a beauty !!
    Your shots are excellent !!!
    I hope you had a Happy Easter !

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  16. Wonderful series of pictures of this beautiful and colorful duck,Bob!!
    One of my favorites!Amazing images!Great captures!!!
    Dimi...

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    1. He is the most beautiful duck you can find, thanks Dimi.

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  17. Wonderful images Bob... It's a beauty

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  18. Sooooooo beautiful !!!!!
    Greetings Tinie

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  19. Wow - just fabulous!

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  20. You did extremely well to get such wonderful close-up of this bird, Bob. In my experience they are usually very nervous birds! I hope that you are making the most of this fine weather. Best wishes - - - - Richard

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  21. Ah, you cant keep away from the forest, great capture too.

    peter

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  22. Cudowne ubarwienie. Wspaniałe zdjęcia !!!

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  23. You got it ... it is well:-)
    It is very nice!

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  24. What a handsome duck. I love his whiskers.

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  25. Bob, you got him alright! What a beauty!

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  26. I like the pic where he is looking right at ya!

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  27. He's a very handsome fellow!

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  28. A truly beautiful and colorful duckling. I myself have only seen this and ornamental pond but never in the wild. Beautiful photos you have to make them know.

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  29. he looks like he's dancing in the first shot. beautiful colors & markings AND excellent photos!!

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  30. He is just gorgeous, Bob!
    You have photographed him so beautifully.

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    1. Thank you Lisa, it was simple to catch, he just stayed there.

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