Cutts Nature Photography
Shoveler On Point
Perhaps the most visible characteristic of the Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) is its large spoon-shaped bill, which widens towards the tip and creates a shape unique among North American waterfowl. The bill of the Northern Shoveler is big and shaped like a shovel, but that odd-shaped bill also has about 110 fine projections (called lamellae) along the edges that act like a colander, filtering out tiny crustaceans, seeds, and aquatic invertebrates from the water. The shovelers are drawn to feeding areas by other birds feeding in an area. Shovelers take advantage of the food particles churned to the surface by the other birds swimming or wading in the area. Single birds may swim in a tight circle to create a whirlpool to cause food to come to the surface. Shovelers are also known to dabble, usually for lengthier periods than other surface feeders. They can also dive using their wings to swim underwater in shallow marshes. This drake Shoveler was photographed at White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas
Click on the link below to explore your options. Select from fine art prints, canvas, acrylic or metal prints for your home or office. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out on updates, sales, and new blog posts.
www.cuttsnaturephotography.com
Shoveler On Point
Perhaps the most visible characteristic of the Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) is its large spoon-shaped bill, which widens towards the tip and creates a shape unique among North American waterfowl. The bill of the Northern Shoveler is big and shaped like a shovel, but that odd-shaped bill also has about 110 fine projections (called lamellae) along the edges that act like a colander, filtering out tiny crustaceans, seeds, and aquatic invertebrates from the water. The shovelers are drawn to feeding areas by other birds feeding in an area. Shovelers take advantage of the food particles churned to the surface by the other birds swimming or wading in the area. Single birds may swim in a tight circle to create a whirlpool to cause food to come to the surface. Shovelers are also known to dabble, usually for lengthier periods than other surface feeders. They can also dive using their wings to swim underwater in shallow marshes. This drake Shoveler was photographed at White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas
Click on the link below to explore your options. Select from fine art prints, canvas, acrylic or metal prints for your home or office. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out on updates, sales, and new blog posts.
www.cuttsnaturephotography.com