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Monday 30 April 2018

Smew - Mergellus albellus

Photographed at Slimbridge WWT, Gloucestershire, Great Britian. In captive.

Please look at my website bobswildlife.co.ukThere is a photo of a Rook. And an Oystercatcher chick by by Callum in  the 'Guest photographer.







38 comments:

  1. She is so beautiful. Your photos are so beautiful.

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  2. Such a marvelous little bird - is this a captive individual? And in regard to the comment above it is a he not a she.

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  3. Hi Bob,
    As I said in one of my previous posts, this has to be my favourite duck, such beautiful marking.
    All the best, John

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  4. Hola Bob,magnificas fotos de este bonito pato.Un fuerte abrazo amigo

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  5. What a beautiful bird! Lovely photos. Enjoy your day and new week!

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    1. Yes Eileen, you too have a beautiful week ahead.

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  6. Hi Bob,
    it's a magic bird, fabulous pictures ! I love them

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  7. What an incredibly stylish bird. And beautiful photographs.

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  8. Awesome. Very beautiful bird. Greetings.

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  9. Beautiful bird! I only know about this bird from reading (and as an answer in crossword puzzles ;>)....don't even recollect seeing a picture of one before. It is lovely.

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  10. Ah! Beautiful. Always a surprise you have, well for me to see such beautiful creatures.

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  11. Amazing... Thanks for the wonderful posts you give us every day!

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  12. Fantastic great pictures. A pleasure to look at.
    Karin

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  13. aw, a bird we don't have down this way. Cool bird. Nice shots.

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  14. What a nice kind you have here Bob, beautiful to see.
    Greetings Tinie

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  15. Hi Bob,
    Beautiful pictures of this Mergellus albellus.
    All perfectly sharply photographed.
    Best regards, Irma

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  16. Awesome bird. Have a nice evening.

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  17. A rub your knees bird Bob. These are stunning birds and brilliantly captured too.

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  18. Such a beautiful bird!
    Fantastic photos Bob.

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  19. To my mind, Bob, the male Smew is just as spectacular as the male Mandarin - and you've captured him perfectly, especially in that first image! Great work! Best wishes - - - Richard

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    1. Richard, thank you very much for everything that you have said, cheers.

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  20. These photographs are magnificent, Bob, and what a sweet (and very beautiful) little one.

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  21. He's such a wonderful looking bird.

    All the best Jan

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  22. Very beautiful and I would say very elegant bird. :)) Outstanding photos!!!! :)

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  23. A little bit nice Bob !!!
    For example, I have never seen the Smew - Mergellus albellus.
    Beautiful sharp and full of details.
    My compliments

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  24. Hi Bob,
    Lovely smew! And your images are superb!
    Best regards, Maria

    I just got back from my bird holiday. I have yet to read a lot of posts!

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