Beautiful bird! I only know about this bird from reading (and as an answer in crossword puzzles ;>)....don't even recollect seeing a picture of one before. It is lovely.
To my mind, Bob, the male Smew is just as spectacular as the male Mandarin - and you've captured him perfectly, especially in that first image! Great work! Best wishes - - - Richard
She is so beautiful. Your photos are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch a marvelous little bird - is this a captive individual? And in regard to the comment above it is a he not a she.
ReplyDeleteYes David, it is captive.
DeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteAs I said in one of my previous posts, this has to be my favourite duck, such beautiful marking.
All the best, John
Thanks John, it is mine also.
DeleteHola Bob,magnificas fotos de este bonito pato.Un fuerte abrazo amigo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird! Lovely photos. Enjoy your day and new week!
ReplyDeleteYes Eileen, you too have a beautiful week ahead.
DeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteit's a magic bird, fabulous pictures ! I love them
What an incredibly stylish bird. And beautiful photographs.
ReplyDeleteThank you EC.
DeleteAwesome. Very beautiful bird. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird! I only know about this bird from reading (and as an answer in crossword puzzles ;>)....don't even recollect seeing a picture of one before. It is lovely.
ReplyDeleteAh! Beautiful. Always a surprise you have, well for me to see such beautiful creatures.
ReplyDeleteAmazing... Thanks for the wonderful posts you give us every day!
ReplyDeleteFantastic great pictures. A pleasure to look at.
ReplyDeleteKarin
Sweet-looking bird!
ReplyDeleteaw, a bird we don't have down this way. Cool bird. Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteThanks R Mac.
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice kind you have here Bob, beautiful to see.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Tinie
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of this Mergellus albellus.
All perfectly sharply photographed.
Best regards, Irma
You have the power, Bob
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures Bob!
ReplyDeleteAwesome bird. Have a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteA rub your knees bird Bob. These are stunning birds and brilliantly captured too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Calendula.
DeleteSuch a beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos Bob.
To my mind, Bob, the male Smew is just as spectacular as the male Mandarin - and you've captured him perfectly, especially in that first image! Great work! Best wishes - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteRichard, thank you very much for everything that you have said, cheers.
DeleteThese photographs are magnificent, Bob, and what a sweet (and very beautiful) little one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa.
DeleteHe's such a wonderful looking bird.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Very beautiful and I would say very elegant bird. :)) Outstanding photos!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteA little bit nice Bob !!!
ReplyDeleteFor example, I have never seen the Smew - Mergellus albellus.
Beautiful sharp and full of details.
My compliments
Thanks Helma you are so kind.
DeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteLovely smew! And your images are superb!
Best regards, Maria
I just got back from my bird holiday. I have yet to read a lot of posts!