I'm used to seeing various ducks "in eclipse", but there is something heartbreaking about seeing this one. He almost looks sad. I hope all is well with you, by the way.
I had to smile, Bob - that drake Mandarin doesn't look nearly so magnificent in its untidy eclipse plumage. Great images, though! My best wishes - - - Richard
Hello Bob, this is a very valuable series of this beautiful and graceful duck. You could therefore really make super nice feet. My compliments. Greetings, Helma
Odd bird. OH! Look: Captain Beefheart!
ReplyDeleteHola Bob,magnificas fotos de estos patos Mandarines en fase de eclipse.Un saludo.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteWonderful set of images showing such a variation in the plumage, they really are a beautiful duck.
All the best,
John
I'm glad you liked them John.
DeleteI think I am in eclipse too, but unlike the ducks my plumage is done for!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird, whatever the stage it is in.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
I think so EC.
DeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteI have never seen een Mandarin duck in eclipse! Great serie of photos!
Regards,
Maria
Oh, my God, the plumage transition is difficult, poor thing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this great documentary Bob, on the plumage of a beautiful duck.
Nice duck.
ReplyDeleteI saw mandarin ducks are swimming in previous photos, now, they are walking on the land, but look smaller ……
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing video
Just beautiful captures of the duck.
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed one of the prettiest of the ducks with their colours.
I'm used to seeing various ducks "in eclipse", but there is something heartbreaking about seeing this one. He almost looks sad. I hope all is well with you, by the way.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of this beautiful Duck.
Greeting from Patricia.
Hello, amazing photos of the Mandarin Duck. Well done! Wishing you a happy day and a great new week!
ReplyDeleteneat fowl
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!!
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ReplyDeleteQué diferente se ve cuando está cambiando el plumaje.
Un abrazo,
Hi. I love that duck. It would be nice to see again.
ReplyDeleteI had to smile, Bob - that drake Mandarin doesn't look nearly so magnificent in its untidy eclipse plumage. Great images, though! My best wishes - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha, it is so sad looking, thanks Richard.
DeleteBob - love them all, but I think you saved the best for last! The detail in the feathers is truly exquisite.
ReplyDeleteNever seen ta Mandarin duck in this phase before Great shots Bob
ReplyDeleteBuena variación de colores nos dejas Bob. Así vemos bien como cambia.Gracias por compartir.
ReplyDeleteBuen miércoles.
Un abrazo
Hello Bob,
ReplyDeleteNice series of photos of this Mandarin duck.
Perfectly photographed, my congratulations.
Best regards, Irma
Thank you Irma, I am pleased you liked them.
DeleteHello Bob,
ReplyDeletethis is a very valuable series of this beautiful and graceful duck.
You could therefore really make super nice feet.
My compliments.
Greetings, Helma