Not a very nice day to go birding, overcast and merky.
The majority of Ruddy Shelducks in the UK are unlikely to be genuine wild vagrants from their native range. Escapes from captivity are frequent and these account for a number of sightings. However small influxes of this species appear each autumn, usually involving immature birds, and it now seems likely that these derive from an burgeoning feral population which exists in Continental Europe. This species has not yet become established as a ferally breeding bird in the UK, but it has bred here (including in Norfolk) and these birds may perhaps account for some of the flocks that have been seen in Norfolk recently. [gobirding.eu]
The majority of Ruddy Shelducks in the UK are unlikely to be genuine wild vagrants from their native range. Escapes from captivity are frequent and these account for a number of sightings. However small influxes of this species appear each autumn, usually involving immature birds, and it now seems likely that these derive from an burgeoning feral population which exists in Continental Europe. This species has not yet become established as a ferally breeding bird in the UK, but it has bred here (including in Norfolk) and these birds may perhaps account for some of the flocks that have been seen in Norfolk recently. [gobirding.eu]
i love the color on this ruddy shelduck... it's such a beauty... it looks happy to be there regardless of how it arrived... hope all is well. have a great day~
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a duck that color--beautiful, and beautifully caught by your eye, Bob. Our weather is much like your's. Happy May Day, nonetheless!
ReplyDeleteHappy workers day to you Dawn.
Deletecool shelduck
ReplyDeleteYep, really cool.
DeleteBob, You get too close and I am always too far away. I've never seen one of these but if I did it would be a rear view departing at full speed. A cracker it is.
ReplyDeleteI put it down to the lens size.
DeleteLe tue foto sono perfette con dettagli molto precisi. Complimenti, ciao e buona festa del lavoro! ciao Cri : )
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures - beautiful Bob!!
ReplyDeleteHug Crissi
Thanks Crissi, you are nice.
DeleteFantastic portraits!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous close-ups!
ReplyDelete.°º。✿✿° ·.
ReplyDeleteFotos muito lindas!!!
A primeira e a segunda foto são incríveis!!!!
Bom 1º de maio!
Ótimo mês de maio.
Beijinhos.
Brasil..°º。
✿✿° ·.
fabulous beauty!
ReplyDeleteSuch cool close-ups! Very pretty bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo of the Cascara.
ReplyDeleteAll perfectly photographed Bob, my compliments.
Greetings Irma
nice shots.
ReplyDeleteThe overcast created a nice backdrop for your birds.
ReplyDeleteHola Bob todas magnifcias.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteLieber Bob,
ReplyDeletewenn auch das Wetter nicht so schön war, so hast du tolle Fotos mitgebracht.
Solche Gänse habe ich in Natura noch nicht gesehen. Herrlich das brandrote
Gefieder.
Und danke für die tolle Musik.
Einen schönen Abend wünscht Dir
Irmi
hij kwam toch nog even tevoorschijn.
ReplyDeleteBob, beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks Robin.
DeleteGreat shots Bob!!Fantastic closeups!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you and your beloved ones!
Dimi...
Actually Dimi, my birthday isn't until 30th, sorry.
DeleteStunning close ups, lovely light (even for a murky day), giving great detail.
ReplyDeleteDave
I am delighted with the portraits of duck !!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Gorgeous bird - and love those preening shots. Thank you. And I hope your day improves. Grey here today too. Very grey.
ReplyDeleteToday, looks like we are in to the wether, not very nice, but it's not raining.
DeleteBeautiful shots of the duck.
ReplyDeleteFico sempre encantada com as tuas fotos! Consegues excelentes fotos com ângulos fantásticos. Um abraço, Bob!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words.
DeleteOne thing I don't miss are the horrible overcast days of England!
ReplyDeleteWow! These are stunning photos of this very pretty duck!!!
ReplyDeleteamazing Bob !!!
ReplyDeleteHI Bob Fantastic close up shots even it was not a good weather day for you. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteFantastic portraits, Bob. I hope the weather is better today. It's a bit grey here. No sun. Enjoy your day. Greetings, Joke
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful. They look like they have fur rather than feathers. If they are feral, I wonder what their impact is on the habitat for native birds?
ReplyDeleteHALLO BOB,
ReplyDeletegreat close up , very nice details... too good sir, have a good day.
I'll try, and you have beautiful day too.
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ReplyDeleteBob splendor, fantastic shots!
(your comment at Forever Family made me laugh, it was amazing)
De beaux portraits ! Merci Bob
ReplyDeleteI love these ducks!!!. Are so beautiful.. Nice portrait Bob.. Congrats..
ReplyDeleteThank you Ana for noting the details.
DeleteI love such a tight close-up.
ReplyDeleteYou've captured some gorgeous close ups here!
ReplyDeleteSensacional!!!
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo