A Garganey in flight over a shallow lake
A migratory dabbling duck from the Palearctic region that winters in India and found commonly across the region in small shallow lakes and ponds - usually on the edges. They are always seen in large flocks and are easy prey if alone. About 40-45 cms long and weighing about 300-400g, they are medium sized ducks and unmistakable - one of the easy ones to id. The thick white crescent supercilium over the eye and the brown head and breast - they are distinctive.
A large number of ducks have made a small city lake home for this winter and we are having a good time shooting the variety of waders in that place. I wanted a flight shot of Garganey for years now and never could manage one - but finally am happy with this one.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback - very much appreciated.
A Garganey in flight over a shallow lake
A migratory dabbling duck from the Palearctic region that winters in India and found commonly across the region in small shallow lakes and ponds - usually on the edges. They are always seen in large flocks and are easy prey if alone. About 40-45 cms long and weighing about 300-400g, they are medium sized ducks and unmistakable - one of the easy ones to id. The thick white crescent supercilium over the eye and the brown head and breast - they are distinctive.
A large number of ducks have made a small city lake home for this winter and we are having a good time shooting the variety of waders in that place. I wanted a flight shot of Garganey for years now and never could manage one - but finally am happy with this one.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback - very much appreciated.