Great captures of a super duck, Bob! That last image is my favourite, showing the fringing of the bill. However, the head-on shots showing the width of the bill come a close second. With my very best wishes - - - Richard
Hello Bob, beautiful shots of the Shoveler. I have only seen them in the water. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.
I won't write a poem, but I will say that duck appears to have more "teeth" than the average duck. I love the two shots toward the end in which he's facing the camera and daring you to talk about his big bill.
I have seen the shoveler at a distance and was able to zoom in to get a poor shot. These are awesome pics. I got to see a lot of detail my pictures didn’t provide.
Beautiful portraits -- and the action shots beautifully capture the shoveler's behavior. (How he uses his beak...) And in the last picture, I can almost hear him!! Wonderful series -- thank you.
Mooi hoor die eenden met die prachtige kleuren Bob lieve groetjes Daniëlle
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Danielle.
DeleteFine shots of an interesting bird. 2 Eye Shots!!!
ReplyDeleteFunny ducks!
ReplyDeleteA male Northern Shoveler is a handsome bird indeed.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of a super duck, Bob! That last image is my favourite, showing the fringing of the bill. However, the head-on shots showing the width of the bill come a close second. With my very best wishes - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteHola Bob,bellas y magnificas fotos de este macho de pato cuchara.Un saludo y feliz domingo.
ReplyDeleteHello Bob, beautiful shots of the Shoveler. I have only seen them in the water. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteNorthern Shoveler is quite rare in Finland. Haven't seen any in Hämeenlinna, but a few in Espoo.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful, funny bird. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteDucks beak is funny but I like it anyway. Awesome photos.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours on a gorgeous bird.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteSuperb collection ! We can see all the beautiful colors and even in the last picture inside of the bill ! It's very great Bob
Reading The Feather Thief. You may enjoy that non-fiction book about birds and their feathers and how we love their feathers.
ReplyDeleteNice looking duck strutting along.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cpatured of this grogeous duck Bob. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteI won't write a poem, but I will say that duck appears to have more "teeth" than the average duck. I love the two shots toward the end in which he's facing the camera and daring you to talk about his big bill.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colored Duck Bob.
Nice beak too.
Beautiful pictures.
Groettie from Patricia.
Cheers Patricia, yes, they are colourful.
DeleteBonitas fotos al pato cuchara, Bob, el nombre es un acierto dadas las características del pico.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
The beak is the most great, thanks Jesus.
DeleteA lovely bird and an excellent set of photos Bob too.
ReplyDeleteI have seen the shoveler at a distance and was able to zoom in to get a poor shot. These are awesome pics. I got to see a lot of detail my pictures didn’t provide.
ReplyDeleteAwesome bird! Great photos of him.
ReplyDeleteCool fowl. And you did him great justice.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good looking bird, lovely photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteFabulous images of this lovely duck
Love them all!
Best regards,
Maria
Beautiful portraits -- and the action shots beautifully capture the shoveler's behavior. (How he uses his beak...) And in the last picture, I can almost hear him!! Wonderful series -- thank you.
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ReplyDeleteI just love the shape of that wonderful beak, Bob!
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful bird.
I have never seen such duck. So beautiful. Amazing photos. <3
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