Scaup are diving ducks with a resemblance to tufted ducks. Males have black heads, shoulder and breast, white flanks, grey back and a black tail. Females are brown, with characteristic white patches around the base of the bill. In flight they show white patches along the length of the trailing edge of the wing. Only a handful breed in the UK every year, making them our rarest breeding duck. (RSPB)
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 a Oystercatcher, and the Great Spotted Woodpecker (female) by Callum in the 'Guest photographer'
Oh, how beautiful he is! Incredibly stunning photos! Beautiful and warm May for you!
ReplyDeleteStunning pictures! Have a nice evening;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Bob. Master Photos. Really beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture Bob, number 4 is a cracker.
ReplyDeleteSuperb photos. I would sometimes like to see that bird. Other than in photos.
ReplyDeleteTriad time-travels me back!
ReplyDeleteThe Royal Mint cannot engrave finer than the scaup
Nice eye color. Good series, Bob.
ReplyDeleteGood Sunday.
Un abrazo
too cute, like a toy !
ReplyDeletebeautiful images
Such a handsome fellow in his tuxedo-looking feathers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning bird, the colours are beautiful and shown off well in your excellent shots.
ReplyDeleteThis male is very beautifull Bob and your pictures are wonderfull.
ReplyDeleteI'll go to see your grebe ;-)
Thanks Nath, I hope the Grebe is alright.
DeleteHola Bob,bellas y magnificas fotos.Un abrazo.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob and they are such a pretty duck , in my mind far in advance of a Tufted, great images. All the best, John
ReplyDeleteHi John, yes, they are 'pretty' ducks. Thanks.
Deletecool bill...those colors are something special
ReplyDeleteYes, I love the colours too R Mac.
DeleteBeautiful array of pictures.. Congrats and happy sunday Bob..
ReplyDeleteHappy sunday too Ana.
DeleteHe appears to have a knowing smile... Perhaps he knows something we don't. Haven't heard the song in a long long time---
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious bird. Love the irridescence. And hope that somewhere they are breeding happily.
ReplyDeleteCommon as crap here!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cracking bird Bob ans nice sharp photos.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the Bank holiday, Gordon.
Beautiful photos of the duck.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Tinie
Hi Bob.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful duck.
Beautiful pictures.
Groettie from Patricia.
Well, thanks for your comments Patricia.
DeleteBob, beautiful Scaups!! Nicely taken! They are such pretty ducks with their strong markings!
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning photos of such a beautiful bird! Striking black and white, green gloss, nice patterns, and a pale blue bill… details are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYoko
Lovely series of photographs.
ReplyDeleteI like the duck but I also like the way the light works on the water ... beautiful.
All the best Jan
These are great images.
ReplyDeleteHello , Bob! Awesome shots of the Scaup! I also like the cute critter in the previous post! I am so sorry I am late visiting and commenting. Thanks so much for linking up ! Have a great weekend!
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