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Tuesday 18 June 2019

Falcated Duck - Mareca falcata

Photographed at Slimbridge WWT, Gloucestershire, GB. Captive.











33 comments:

  1. Hi Bob,
    What an absolute beauty, such wonderful markings and super images.
    Where does this duck come from.
    All the best,
    John

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    1. This Asian duck John, thanks for asking me.

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  2. Thank you Bob. You introduced me a new bird again. Fantastic.

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  3. It doesn't get much better, does it?

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  4. LOVE that plumage and the irridescent sheen. Thank you.

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  5. He's gorgeous Bob, I'm discovering him ! I went to see where he was nesting. It is very beautiful, bravo, especially on the last picture

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  6. Hi Bob,
    A gorgeous duck!
    I have also seen one in the wild!!
    Fantastic colors and feather structure!
    Beautifully captured!
    Regards,
    Maria

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  7. Bob, your duck series of photos is beautiful.

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  8. Duck! No, no-- just kidding. Wonderful pictures. While the colors are different, his hood reminds me a little of wood ducks and mandarins somehow.

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  9. Looking lovely sitting there on the water.

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  10. Bob - as has already been said, the feather pattern on this duck is mind-boggling. He is certainly dressed up for the opera, or a Broadway show or whatever it is that ducks do for a "hot date".

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  11. Never heard or seen this duck and it is stunning Bob.

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  12. Great photos.. what beautiful markings and wonderful colours

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  13. Hi Bob.

    Beautiful Duck, never seen.
    Great photos.

    Greeting from Patricia.

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    1. It's a rare species, but, it is beautiful bird Patricia.

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  14. Wow, what a beautiful duck. Awesome photos Bob! Wishing you a happy day!

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  15. Beautiful photos. The duck is so lovely. Its colours and patterns... incredibly beautiful.
    Have a nice Wednesday, greetings. :)

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  16. Un bonito pato que, en algún modo, me recuerda a la cerceta por los colores de su cabeza
    Un abrazo,

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  17. Hola Bob,espectaculares y bellas fotos de este lindo pato.Un saludo.

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  18. Bonito pato, Bob. me llama la atención el contraste de colores de su cabeza con el resto del cuerpo.

    Saludos.

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  19. Hello Bob,
    Beautiful series of photos of this Mareca falcata.
    Everything perfectly photographed, my congratulations.
    Best regards, Irma

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  20. Beautiful photos of this duck Bob. Have a nice weekend. Greetings Caroline

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  21. Wooww... Maravillosa serie Bob. El pato es bellísimo.
    Un abrazo.

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  22. look so elegant....love the colors

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  23. So beautiful and the iridescent sheen is amazing.

    All the best Jan

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