A Gadwall in flight over a waterhole
A very common and widespread dabbling duck that is a winter migrant to India. These breed in the northern parts of the pale arctic region (Europe to Asia) and also found much of North America. Every year we get them in 1000's, but I never managed to get a shot of them somehow - they are quite shy and are often hidden in flocks of other ducks.
These are smaller ducks compared to the other migratory ducks we get like the Northern Shovelers, Pintails etc. This is the female which is even more confusing to id, but the male is a tad easier. We shot this at a lake in the desert which the locals called the waterhole - a place where water accumulated during rains and soon will dry up. There were 100's of these ducks and 2 Laggar Falcons and 2 Marsh Harriers were hunting these birds.
Many thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback. Much appreciated.
A Gadwall in flight over a waterhole
A very common and widespread dabbling duck that is a winter migrant to India. These breed in the northern parts of the pale arctic region (Europe to Asia) and also found much of North America. Every year we get them in 1000's, but I never managed to get a shot of them somehow - they are quite shy and are often hidden in flocks of other ducks.
These are smaller ducks compared to the other migratory ducks we get like the Northern Shovelers, Pintails etc. This is the female which is even more confusing to id, but the male is a tad easier. We shot this at a lake in the desert which the locals called the waterhole - a place where water accumulated during rains and soon will dry up. There were 100's of these ducks and 2 Laggar Falcons and 2 Marsh Harriers were hunting these birds.
Many thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback. Much appreciated.