Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Northern Pintail/World Birds

 Male northern pintail duck

This guy was resting at the side of a huge puddle in a farmer's field. Dapper, don't you think?

 Female northern pintail

This female was hanging out with her mate. They make a handsome pair.

Off they go look for a spot to breed and raise their young


I am linking yo World Bird Wednesday.

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47 comments:

  1. MadSnapperApril 3, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    he is one handsome bird for sure, love the lift off together.

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  2. Judy April 3, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    He is handsome and I just love it how the male and female differ so much in a lot of the birds.

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  3. UnknownApril 3, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Love photos of birds and these are wonderful.

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  4. DarlaApril 3, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful markings on their feathers. I'm so aware of these small designs right now.

    Darla

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  5. LindyLouMacApril 3, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    They are such handsome birds and interesting as their tails are very long, apt naming.

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  6. JillApril 3, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    They are so beautiful! Anyone that thinks gray is a blah color needs to see these lovely shots.

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  7. SusanApril 3, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Great photos of the birds. I love the colors and patterns in them!

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  8. Paul in Powell RiverApril 3, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful bird, one of my favourite "lookers".

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  9. TexWisGirlApril 3, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    undoubtedly some of the most graceful looking ducks...

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  10. FABApril 3, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    In my opinion it has to be one of the most elegant ducks that visit the UK through the winter.

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  11. JudyApril 3, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I wish them well!

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  12. MichelleApril 3, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Very nice...I love the perspective!

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  13. John @ Beans and I on the LooseApril 3, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    I went out to my local refuge for some bird photos for WBW and came home empty. At least you have these nice Pintails. Good for you.

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 3, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Yes, he is a very well-dressed fellow! Great shots -- love the flight one, I can NEVER do that.

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  15. ormbunkeApril 3, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Fint andpar. Lite annorlunda i färgerna .Ha de gott.

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  16. theconstantwalkerApril 3, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Pintails are always lovely birds to see... your images are fantastic.

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  17. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"April 3, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    We get these in the UK.Our most elegant and handsome duck in my opinion.

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  18. AnonymousApril 3, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    So very beautiful. Enjoy your day!

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  19. Amila KanchanaApril 3, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Great captures, the first is the best!

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  20. FjällripanApril 3, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Great captures of this beautiful duck! Another new bird to me :)

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  21. RoseApril 3, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    They are beautiful birds...

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  22. Small City ScenesApril 3, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Dapper, indeed! Isn't if strange that as soon as there is a sizable puddle in a farmer's field if soon fills with ducks. MB

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  23. cieldequimperApril 3, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    I'd quite forgotten the word dapper until now. Very fitting!

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  24. mickApril 3, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Great photos of the ducks. They are both beautiful birds.

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  25. RedPatApril 3, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    These are fabulous shots of these birds! Love that guy's tail.

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  26. Kim, USAApril 3, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    That is beautiful!!


    You are invited to post your water photos here Water World Wednesday

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  27. EbieApril 3, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    My observation (I am not very familiar with birds) is that the male duck has a longer tail?

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  28. eileeninmdApril 3, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    They are beautiful couple, great sighting. I love the Pintails.

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  29. Elisa N ViajesApril 3, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    These birds are actually amazing!
    Well done!

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  30. LarryApril 3, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Nice shots EG! I think dapper is a perfect description of this handsome duck.

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  31. CarlettaApril 3, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    What Larry said. :)
    Brown is dapper - just as lovely as say a tux would be.
    Love the side by side in flight shot!

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  32. SpringmanApril 3, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Sweet captures!
    ;-)WBW!

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  33. RandyApril 3, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Good looking duck.

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  34. MichelleApril 3, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    A nice duck!

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  35. StephanieApril 3, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    He has beautiful markings. Did not know there was so many varieties of ducks. Nice shots!

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  36. Brian KingApril 4, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    I see why they're called pintails! Beautiful photos!

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  37. Nature RamblesApril 4, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Stunning couple!! Loved your shots!

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  38. Reader WilApril 4, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    That's what I call an elegant bird! Beautiful photos too!
    Have a great week.

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  39. NatureStopApril 4, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    Greetings from Oman!!!

    Nice shots!!!

    Shantana

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  40. HansHBApril 4, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Great shot. Lovely duck with nice colours!
    Perfect post for WBW!
    Happy Easter to you!

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  41. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪April 4, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    The boy pintail is certainly very handsome. If I am a duck, I would fall for him.

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  42. VPApril 4, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    You have some fascinating birds over there...

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  43. LowellApril 4, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    They are very attractive...love the inflight shot!

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  44. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    What beautiful captures...very calming and filled with nature's awe.

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  45. ViolaApril 4, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    L - O - V - E - L - Y!!

    =)

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  46. Mary Howell CromerApril 5, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    They sure are quite lovely ducks and your images show them well!
    Happy Easter season~

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  47. CameraCruiseApril 5, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Great shots of the beautiful duck.
    Happy Easter.
    Mette

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