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Tuesday 30 July 2013
Shoveler in summer plumage (Anas clypeata)
Shovelers are surface feeing ducks with huge spatulate bills. Males have dark green heads, with white breasts and chestnut flanks. Females are mottled brown. In flight birds show patches of light blue and green on their wings. In the UK they breed in southern and eastern England, especially around the Ouse Washes, the Humber and the North Kent Marshes, and in much smaller numbers in Scotland and western parts of England. In winter, breeding birds move south, and are replaced by an influx of continental birds from further north. The UK is home to more than 20% of the NW European population, making it an Amber List species. (RSPB)
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i really like these guys. so distinctive, even without their breeding plumage. :)
ReplyDeleteSpore mają dzioby te bardzo ładne kaczki. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteThese bills are a lot of very nice duck. Yours.
I am into bills, lol.
DeleteThe last picture steals the show.
ReplyDeletedet er en pen and, kjempe fine bilder igjen ! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Dirk.
DeleteHe looks very funny with that beek. Looks like someone accidently stepped on it.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of this shoveler.
ReplyDeleteAll very well photographed, compliment Bob.
Cheers Irma, you are one of the best.
DeleteSuperb shots Bob. He'll soon be back looking as beautiful as ever!...[;o)
ReplyDeleteI think he's colourful already Trevor.
DeleteInteresante pico, grande y en forma de espátula. Un abrazo,
ReplyDeleteHe has a large one, cheers Miguel.
DeleteI LOVE THE VERY HUGE SPATULATE BILLS LOL
ReplyDeleteBOB
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And me lol, cheers Amandine.
DeleteI didn't know that. I had to look up What Amber species list meant. They come in the thousands here to Tucson during the winter months.
ReplyDeleteBOB BOnsoir mais tu en vois tant de canards d'oiseaux
ReplyDeletej'adore ta dernière photo oui j'adore
Buena serie.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteCheers Isidro.
DeleteHola Bob bellas imagenes del Cuchara con el plumaje en eclipsis.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteThanks Antonio.
DeleteBob, wonderful shots of the Shoveler!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful duck Bob!!
ReplyDeleteSo colourful!!!Amazing shots as always!!!
Is it cool over there?Here,OMG!!!Hot!!!
Dimi...(i love the song!!!)
It is very warm, not hot, but warm.
DeleteFantastic captures Bob...
ReplyDeleteBob, this is a duck we share on both sides of the pond! Love these images.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob.. Brilliant images of this fantastic duck.. Congrats and greetings..
ReplyDeleteThanks Ana, yes, it is a fantastic.
DeleteHi Bob All the shots are fantastic and I was trying to pick out which one I liked the best. However, every shots says something different to me.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, that spatulate bill gives me the impression of a scowling old judge.
ReplyDeleteYes, put a pair of glasses, and yes an old judge, ha ha.
DeleteThe name is so appropriate and its beak is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI learn so much from you about the birds. This one is a beautiful one Bob.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day.
They are colorful and pretty ducks, great shots!
ReplyDeleteso lovely shots Bob!!!!!He is very happy....i see it!!!!
ReplyDeletebest wishes from Greece
Christa
Fantastic duck...He looks like he wanted to be photographed ..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Photos!
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