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Tuesday 28 March 2017

Tufted Duck - (Aythya fuligula)

Photographed at the northern Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, UK.

Please can you sign this petition to stop the proposed M4 over the Gwent Levels. I feel strongly about this because it is a place I visit a lot. The damage to the Gwent Levels along with Magor Marsh and the Newport Wetlands will be irreparable!


Please look at my website bobswildlife.co.uk. There is a photo of an Red-legged Partridge,  and  the Smew by Dave Key  in the 'Guest photographer'








47 comments:

  1. As I said yesterday (I think it was). Ducks fill nature with such amazing diversity of beauty. I'm glad you're there to share them with us.

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  2. Lieber Bob,
    was für ausdrucksstarke Fotos. Herrlich!
    Einen geruhsamen Abend wünscht dir
    Irmi

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  3. Unbelievably great photos! The bird is handsome hair;-) Greetings

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  4. Cute and has a funny pen on his head. :)

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  5. So stunning photos, so gorgeous tufted duck!

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  6. Hi Bob, Lovely shots!
    I like these Ducks. male and female!
    greetings, Maria

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  7. Hello Bob, the Tufted Duck is a beauty! Great photos! Enjoy your day!

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  8. hij staat er wel heel mooi op. Bob.

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  9. It's a hard species to photograph well Bob. What with the black & white and the tufts on the head, the exposure is critical. You did a fine job mate.

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  10. Hola Bob,buenas y bonitas fotos de este macho de Moñudo.Un abrazo.

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  11. Hi Bob, The Tufted Duck is a very underestimated duck, you can get all different colours around the head as your first image shows, you have caught them perfectly. All the best John

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    1. Thanks John, I will try to get Eyebrook Reservoir sometime this year, as if my money lasts.

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    2. Hi Bob, contact me if you are going, I can make sure you are in the best area and meet up with you. John

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    3. Ok John, I will let you know, cheers.

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  12. Such a beautiful bird, rocking its stylish 'do'.

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  13. My goodness hat duck is beautiful....that feather! Wow. Nobody makes bird portraits like you do ...I never cease to be amazed.

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    1. Cheers Sallie, and thanks for me, I am embarrassed.

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  14. Super images Bob of the black and white beauty.

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  15. Photos de très grande qualité ;-)
    Céline & Philippe

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  16. Male is superb ! Fantastic colors and fantastic pictures Bob.

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  17. Wonderful--- And I've never seen them before. Thanks.

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  18. What a fabulous duck and a wonderful series of images! Your work is inspiring, Bob!

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  19. Love the feathers on the head.. good eyes too.

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  20. Expressive images - very nice Bob!
    Enjoy the day
    Crissi

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  21. Hi Bob.

    Beautiful pictures of this beautiful Crested Duckling.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  22. Great duck with its tuff on the head, lovely photos Bob!
    Warm regards and enjoy your week :)

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  23. Thank you for your always wonderful contribution to our days, Bob. Love You

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  24. Hi. Awesome hair. Very beautiful photos.

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  25. Bob, these photos are awesome. Beautiful birds. Greetings.

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  26. Very nice shots, amazing photos.

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  27. Bonitas fotos le has hecho a este bello pato, Bob.

    Saludos.

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  28. Ducks look so very sweet. I think it is the shape of their head. This one reminds me a little of a black and white version of the wood duck. I t is beautiful.

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  29. Sweet little birds, that pony tail is funny.

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  30. Bom dia, as suas maravilhosas partilhas contribuem para apreciar e gostar cada vez mais da natureza, as fotos de alta qualidade que mostra, revelam o encanto da natureza a oferece a beleza.
    As fotos são belíssimas,
    AG

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  31. This two-color duck is wonderful, Bob. Cute.
    Good Thursday.
    Un abrazo.

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  32. Fabulous photos of the fantastic birds. He’s so impressive for the black color, tufted head, and yellow eyes.

    Yoko

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  33. Bob, Wow, great shots of the Tufted! They are a rarity around here and I haven't seen one, yet!

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  34. I love these ducks, they always look so cute.

    All the best Jan

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  35. Tufted Duck Male always makes me smile. Awesome captures Bob.

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