Photographed at Slimbridge WWT, in captive. It comes from Scandinavia and Russia, and comes from here when the winter it is too cold.
Please look at my website bobswildlife.co.uk. There is a photo of a Black-tailed Godwit, and the Southern Pochard by Callum in the 'Guest photographer'
Hey, that man is pointed to me, not your big head.
Great details,beautiful shots,love the photographs !
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DeleteShe might not be quite as spectacular as the male of the species, Bob, but she's beautiful! You've captured her delightfully.
ReplyDeleteWith my very best wishes - - - Richard
Yes Richard, she is a beauty.
DeleteTop Photos. Great bird. It would be nice to sometimes see.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sami.
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Hi Bob. I love your photos. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteSuperb !
ReplyDeleteGrest species....a bird of my dreams in fact.
ReplyDeleteLook at young Carlos Santana! Wonderful shots, Bob
ReplyDeleteGeweldig mooi staan ze er op Bob.
ReplyDeleteHello, the Smew is a lovely bird. Great photos! Happy Monday, enjoy your day and the week ahead!
ReplyDeleteOh, you made me laugh, Bob. And I love those beautiful images you took!
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful. That rich brown color on her head is gorgeous, especially colorful for the female of the species! I can't remember what the male looks like ...must search.
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful. Water and plumage are your specialties - and you do them both so very well.
ReplyDeleteEC, she is a beauty.
DeleteBob, very nice! It has a very pretty feather pattern!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of this gorgeous duck.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty shots.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of this beautiful duck.
Groettie from Patricia.
THANK YOU PATRICIA.
DeleteGreat shots of the Smew Bob, never been so lucky as to be so close to one.
ReplyDeleteAl the best, Gordon.
Hi, Bob!
ReplyDeleteRobins with beady eyes are lovely, but ducks are the nicest birds ever. Thank you for Santana too!
Best wishes,
Irina
These are such wonderful photographs, Bob.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked them Lisa.
DeleteLovely photographs Bob, and I like Santana too!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Hi Bob super images of the female Smew, we get them at Rutland in the Winter. The Male is a real stunner, not that I'm looking forward to seeing them, rather have the Summer. All the best, John
ReplyDeleteBonitas fotografías en las que destacas perfectamente el movimiento del agua.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo,
Very good details of water and bob pens.
ReplyDeleteBuen miércoles Bob.
Un abrazo.
Lovely bird! Greetings
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird, and beautiful photos of it!
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