Mandarin Ducks
on a stormy day 2 weeks ago at a large pool in farmland the visit of a pair of Mandarin Ducks for a few minutes was an unexpected sighting.
This fairly small duck was introduced in Europe from the Far East quite a long time ago. There are small populations of escaped or deliberately released birds that survive in the wild in several countries.
Here in Flanders ( the North of Belgium ) less than 100 breeding pairs probably.
A fairly shy duck that nests high up in trees.
aix galericulata
mandarijneend
canard mandarin
Mandarinente
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Mandarin Ducks
on a stormy day 2 weeks ago at a large pool in farmland the visit of a pair of Mandarin Ducks for a few minutes was an unexpected sighting.
This fairly small duck was introduced in Europe from the Far East quite a long time ago. There are small populations of escaped or deliberately released birds that survive in the wild in several countries.
Here in Flanders ( the North of Belgium ) less than 100 breeding pairs probably.
A fairly shy duck that nests high up in trees.
aix galericulata
mandarijneend
canard mandarin
Mandarinente
Many thanks for your views, favorites and supportive comments.
All rights reserved. ButsFons©2021
My photos may not be used on websites, blogs or in any other media without my written and explicit permission.