Slightly bigger than a mallard, these long-necked and small-headed ducks fly with a curved back pointed wings and a tapering tail, making this the best way to distinguish them from other ducks in the UK. The pintail is a 'quarry' species, meaning that it can be legally shot in winter, but - unlike in parts of Europe - it does not appear that shooting is affecting their population status in the UK. The small breeding population and significant winter population make them an Amber List species.
Woops, lost my head
Stunners of a Duck. Lovely shots Bob.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! And it's interesting to read that they can legally be shot in winter. I don't know anything about hunting :)
ReplyDeletePodobają mi się kolory piór tych ślicznych kaczek, no i oczywiście zdjęcia. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteI like the colors of these cute duck feathers, and of course pictures. Yours.
Giga, they are one of my favourites.
DeleteBob geweldig vooral die tweede foto.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, he is gorgeous, Bob!
ReplyDeleteI am sure I could not hunt one of these, or any other creature for that matter, I guess.
Yes sure, niether can I hunt anything.
Deletethey are the most graceful of ducks.
ReplyDeleteHola Bob magnifica entrada de esta escasa ave.Un abrazo
ReplyDeletelove the patterning on their back feathers; beautiful duck
ReplyDeleteYes Carole, so do I.
DeleteLieber Bob, da hast du uns wieder eine ganz besonders
ReplyDeleteschöne Ente mitgebracht. Tolle Aufnahmen.
Einen schönen Dienstagabend wünscht Dir
Irmi
Absolutely gorgeous shots! Love that feather detail.
ReplyDeleteThe plumage, the water droplets, the ripples ... all add up to some stunning images. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBob, gorgeous closeups of the Pintail. They are beautiful ducks!
ReplyDeletewunderschoenes fotos Bob !
ReplyDeleteVery nice, every day !
ReplyDeleteDucks love me, I always attract much your pictures .....
ReplyDeleteWoW!! These images are just amazing!! So much gorgeous detail in these wonderful close-ups!! What a beautiful duck as well, I have never seen one in the wild!!
ReplyDeleteYou make true coin!
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
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I really like the pintail
ReplyDeleteHi Bob tried leaving a comment yesterday on your blog but couldn't so trying again today. Also I notice my comment from the previous post is not showing! Blogger again!! Anyway, these shots of this beautiful duck are stunning. I love this duck thn it extends its neck up. It then looks so elegant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful duck is the pintail.
ReplyDeleteVery well done Bob.
Yes, he is beautiful, thanks Irma.
Deletej'aime bien sa tête au reflet
ReplyDeleteEspectacular serie. Nitidez perfecta. Y por supuesto como nos tienes acostumbrado, tu fotografías van acompañadas de buena música. Un saludo
ReplyDeleteCheers Marco, and the music.
DeleteAs always ... Spectacular Bob. Also you give us good information :))
ReplyDeleteGood Wednesdays.
a hug.
gorgeous frames
ReplyDeleteSplendid captures of the Pintail. He's very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic portraits of the Pintail!
ReplyDeleteYou must have had a ball at Slimbridge!
I wish I could live close to the sea-side! :)
I love the ripple in the water, color and sharpness!
ReplyDeleteCheers Maria, the ripples are cool, ha ha.
DeleteI do like Pintails - a very elegant looking duck.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I AGREE WITH YOU STEWART.
DeleteBob, thanks for linking up to my Saturday's Critters. Love the Pintail. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful detail here : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little thing! Love his colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteElegant duck, elegant photos ~ Great shots ~ thanks, Happy Weekend to you ~
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol
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What wonderful shots of this beautiful duck!
ReplyDeleteSuperb shots of one of my favourite water birds. Beautiful.
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