The drake is surely one of the most spectacular of ducks, Bob, but the female has a delightful serene beauty. Great images of these wonderful birds. Happy Easter and best wishes - - - Richard
Hi Bob, Wonderful images of the Mandarin, the Male {who appears to be bored with everything} is such a beautiful bird, also the female but alongside the male she looks dowdy. Wonderful set of images. All the best, John
Such an amazing creature.
ReplyDeleteYes David, they are amazing.
DeleteMr duck has wonderful colors, and your duck is very sympathetic. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Giga, Mr Duck is colourful.
DeleteAdorable when they're sleepy... Wonderful shots, Bob.
ReplyDeleteOh! You saw the male and the female!
ReplyDeleteI love these beautfiul creatures !! Fantastic photos !!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter !!
Those two photos of the dozing Mandarin Duck are so cute, Bob! Caught in the very right moment! :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
The drake is surely one of the most spectacular of ducks, Bob, but the female has a delightful serene beauty. Great images of these wonderful birds. Happy Easter and best wishes - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteCheers Richard, they are pretty.
DeleteHola Bob,bellas fotos de este bonito pato mandarin,Feliz fin de semana,un abrazo
ReplyDeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteWonderful images of the Mandarin, the Male {who appears to be bored with everything} is such a beautiful bird, also the female but alongside the male she looks dowdy.
Wonderful set of images.
All the best, John
Hello John, a precious bird.
DeleteAnd I thought Wood Ducks were colorful! My goodness this Mandarin Duck is amazing! Wonderful pictures as ever.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ducks!
ReplyDeleteA tired and beautiful male. And his bride is lovely too.
ReplyDeleteBob, wonderful! How magical they are! Well taken my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ducks, gorgeous shots.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter.
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cool duck
ReplyDeleteHello Bob, it is a beautiful duck. Gorgeous photos. Enjoy your day and new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen, you have a beautiful week ahead.
DeleteHello
ReplyDeleteI love that bird with its beautiful colors!!!
Happy easter!
Hi. Perhaps the most beautiful bird in the world.
ReplyDeleteVery nice bird ! Beautiful pictures Bob.
ReplyDeleteIncreíble belleza la del pato mandarín y notable su dimorfismo sexual.
ReplyDeleteFeliz Pascua y un abrazo,
I think these ducks are so beautiful, Bob, and you have captured them so wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week ahead!
Hi Lisa, that's nice thanks, keep yourself really safe.
DeleteI just want to grab em up and gently pet them!!
ReplyDeleteMother Nature's Jesters.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful duck.. Great shots.. Cheers
ReplyDeleteThanks Ana.
DeleteBeautiful pictures of these mandarin ducks Bob.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Tinie
So colourful and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHe is colorful and beautiful, she is modest, but also very beautiful .
ReplyDeleteFabulous and magical photos. I totally see how you love birds. :)
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