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Sunday 24 April 2016

Hooded Merganser female (Lophodytes cucullatus)

A trip to Slimbridge WWT.





44 comments:

  1. Stunning pictures you have taken. The woman is a pretty long curly hair. Heh heh.

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    1. Her hair is flowing, could be that she's been swimming.

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  2. Hello Bob, she is pretty. Lovely shots of the Merganser! Happy Sunday, enjoy your new week ahead!

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  3. Big-haired girl. Just great pictures.

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  4. Cool portraits and seminal song, Bob

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  5. Fantastic shots again Bob, thank you.
    I've never visited Slimbridge - I think I should.

    All the best Jan

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  6. She's beautiful! I like her hairdo.

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  7. Almost has the look of an Egyptian hieroglyph!

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  8. I saw my first Merganser in the flesh (feather) just a couple of weeks ago. I guess they're not common in this part of the country. Anyway, wonderful pictures. Your work is always the best.

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  9. Wow, Bob! How beautiful can be a bird!

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  10. Absolutely beautiful, Bob!

    My best wishes to you and the family - - - Richard

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  11. Cracking shots Bob. The detail is superb. Iv'e posted a few more shots on my other blog today: http://ngbirding.blogspot.co.uk/

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  12. Hola Bob,bellas fotos de de esta especie desconocida para mi.Un abrazo

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    1. It has been captured, it was good to watch her Antonio.

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  13. Wow !!!!!!!! Great !!!! Gorgeous.
    Really super nice and sharp pictures with masterly details!
    My compliments!

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  14. Hi Bob, Wonderful images of the Merganser, she certainly is a beautiful bird. Never seen one myself, well done.

    Regards John

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  15. Bob, tremendous close up! Love her hairdo!

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  16. Nice shots, sir. Gorgeous creatures.

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  17. Beautiful birds and excellent shots !!
    Greetings

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  18. very smart with this wonderful haircut !
    beautiful photo

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  19. Great photos! This bird has an amazing hairstyle :)

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  20. Wonderful detail!

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  21. Excellent photos of this beautiful bird, Bob.
    It's a species that I never have seen before.
    Best wishes,
    JR

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  22. Bonitos disparos,Bob, a esta bella ave.

    Saludos.

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  23. Stunning photographs, Bob.
    She is just beautiful.

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    1. Thank you Lisa, that's really kind of you.

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  24. Hi Bob!!! Magnificent bird and portraits.. Enjoy your week..

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  25. Great series, Bob. Beautiful head has the duck !!
    Un abrazo.

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  26. Hello Bob,
    Beautiful pictures of the Hooded Merganser.
    Best regards, Irma

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  27. Oh what a fantastic pictures Bob, very amazing duck. You are lucky to meet it.

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    1. It wasn't luck, it was found at Slimbridge WWT, plenty there. Thanks Nath.

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  28. As always, fabulous images, Bob!

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  29. What a lovely bird !! And wonderful photos as usually.

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  30. SUPERB images.
    So sharp and beautiful.

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