Male northern shoveler amidst reflections
This flashy fella was out slowly surveying the territory last week. He came quite close to the lookout I was standing on, then slowly paddled away. His mate was nowhere in sight so I'm thinking she may have been sitting on some eggs.
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He's a handsome fella but oh my, what a beak. He must be the Jimmy Durante of the waterfowl world!
ReplyDeleteThis male duck is adorable and your picture is perfect with beautiful reflections!
ReplyDeleteLéia
I haven't seen this one before- he definitely wins the prize for largest beak!
ReplyDeleteHe's so handsome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors, the pic is so clear.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Beautiful colouring in this shoveler and lovely reflections too. Enjoy the weekend. Pam
ReplyDeleteFlashy is a perfect name for this colorful fella. Nice shot CG.
ReplyDeleteColorful duck!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend
Elisa, in Argentina
beautiful...
ReplyDeleteHe's a new one to me, he's a beauty!
ReplyDeletegreat shot of the shoveler!
ReplyDeleteThis really shows the beak being twice as long as a regular duck's beak.
ReplyDeleteHe has such a long beak, maybe he takes water as a mirror to admire himself!
ReplyDeleteHe is quite handsome! Remember I Heart Macro will be open tomorrow evening on my blog if you feel like entering this week:-)
ReplyDeleteThat is a really long beak. I don't recall seeing a duck like this before. Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beak!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty, and the reflection makes him twice as handsome!
ReplyDeleteHe must be very efficient at shoveling!
ReplyDeleteThat is quite the beak he has!!!
ReplyDeleteNice! I love the ripples in the reflection. Also looks like there is more to be seen across the water.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird.I love the reflections as well.
ReplyDeleteHopefully she's at home on the nest waiting for him to come home.
ReplyDeleteOn nie jest sam, bo ma drugą kaczkę w wodzie, blisko siebie :)
ReplyDeleteHe is not alone, because he has a second duck in the water, close to each other :)
Very nice color, and perfect reflection for the day !
ReplyDeletePretty duck, great reflection of him too. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI just can't believe how you were able to capture such deep green colors on this duck...beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot, that guy has great color!
ReplyDeleteHe really IS flashy, isn't he? Quite the looker!
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Nice color.
ReplyDeleteA very handsome bird. Some other folks have wanted to follow me on a photo shoot as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he cruised near you. Your photo is marvelous.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot...no wonder they are called 'shovelers.'
ReplyDeleteSome males like to stand out from the crowd :-)
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a duck with a bill like this. Nice reflection.
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