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- one of the rarer ducks, at least in this nature reserve, where you might find it a few times per month
- eine der selteneren Enten, zumindest in den Rieselfeldern, wo man sie maximal einige Male pro Monat sieht
for me a very rare sight - they are breeding in Europe as well but are migratiing great distances. This one is probably on its way to its breeding area.
Für mich eine Seltenheit - Knäkenten brüten in Europa, sind aber Zugvögel und migrieren über große Distanzen. Dieser Erpel ist wahrscheinlich auf dem Weg in sein Brutgebiet
The Garganey is a scarce and secretive breeding duck in the UK. These two Garganey dabbling ducks are in the collection at Slimbridge Wetlands Centre.
I was photographing a pair of Northern Shovelers peacefully swimming and foraging, when another male flew in and landed close. I am glad I got this piece of the explosive action that immediately followed.
The interloper got the message.
Edmonton, Alberta.
I will be ducking out for a week or so. I am off the the Wings Over the Rockies Festival in Inveremere, British Columbia.
Happy shooting to all.
Nedant tranquil·lament en el seu estany daurat.... aprofito que es va acostar molt per capturar-li el reflex també.
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This handsome drake gave me a close swim-by with just a couple of seconds of this "drop-wing" pose which exposed the the beautiful secondary wing coverts.
Radium Pond, Radium BC.
Very cold here. I have been looking back at favorite duck shots taken in warmer days this year but not posted.
Edmonton, Alberta.
Crec... crec... crec...! i tot de cop va arrancar a volar.
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El modest Cullerot . . . amb el seu vol es va apropar força y el fotògraf estava a punt....
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This was taken 9 days ago while he was walking toward the open water just a few feet away. Happy to say that there is no more ice at that location.
Hermitage Park. Edmonton, Alberta.
Post preening posture with a little bling on the leg.
This is the last of my series of preening ducks taken from warmer days. Thanks for your comments.
I was back to winter birding today as the temperatures moderated and I was more inspired to travel out there again.
Edmonton, Alberta.
Zoom in to see lamellae detail
Lamellae are small, fine comblike structures found in rows along the inside of the bill. When waterfowl are feeding, sediment and water enter the bill. Lamellae filter out inedible material, while trapping invertebrates, seeds, and other food items. Most dabbling ducks have 50 to 70 lamellae on their upper and lower mandibles. Northern shovelers are filter feeders that have very well-developed lamellae, which help them extract tiny food items from the water. Each northern shoveler has about 400 lamallae—180 on their upper mandible and 220 on their lower mandible.
(Ducks Unlimited)
I saw this Shoveler at Alresford, Hampshire recently on a grey day. My thanks to Tim Melling for establishing that it is a male moulting out of eclipse plumage.
Thank you all for your kind responses.
• Red shoveler
• Pato pico cuchara sudamericano
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Anseriformes
Family:Anatidae
Genus:Spatula
Species:S. platalea
Laguna Nimez, El Calafate, Lago Argentino, Santa Cruz, Argentina
The Garganey is a small dabbling duck. It breeds in much of Europe and across the Palearctic, but is strictly migratory, with the entire population moving to southern Africa, India, Bangladesh and Australasia in winter, where large flocks can occur.
This bird is in winter plumage and seen at Slimbridge. Possibly a female. Can anyone confirm, please?
Nombre común: Pato Careto, La cerceta aliazul, pato media luna, pato de alas azules, barraquete aliazul, pato de Florida , yaguasa aliazul
Nombre científico Spatula discors (Anas discors )
Nombre en inglés: BLUE- WINGED TEAL
Nombre en alemán: Blauflügelente
Nombre en francés: Sarcelle à ailes bleues
Lugar de la foto: Represa Cameguadua- Chinchina- Caldas- Colombia
• Red shoveler
• Pato pico cuchara sudamericano, pato cuchara rojo
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Anseriformes
Family:Anatidae
Genus:Spatula
Species:S. platalea
Pair, male in front and female in the back.
Laguna Nimez, El Calafate, Lago Argentino, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Nombre común: Pato Careto, La cerceta aliazul, pato media luna, pato de alas azules, barraquete aliazul, pato de Florida , yaguasa aliazul
Nombre científico Spatula discors (Anas discors )
Nombre en inglés: BLUE- WINGED TEAL
Nombre en alemán: Blauflügelente
Nombre en francés: Sarcelle à ailes bleues
Lugar de la foto: Represa Cameguadua, Chinchina, Caldas, Colombia
Nombre común: Pato Careto, La cerceta aliazul, pato media luna, pato de alas azules, barraquete aliazul, pato de Florida , yaguasa aliazul.
Nombre científico : Spatula discors (Anas discors )
Nombre en inglés: BLUE- WINGED TEAL
Nombre en alemán: Blauflügelente
Nombre en francés: Sarcelle à ailes bleues
Lugar de la foto: Represa Cameguadua, Chinchina, Caldas, Colombia
• Red shoveler
• Pato pico cuchara sudamericano
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Anseriformes
Family:Anatidae
Genus:Spatula
Species:S. platalea
Laguna Nimez, El Calafate, Lago Argentino, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Il pizzo Spadolazzo (detto localmente mut spadulàz, da spàtula, spalla) mt.2720, domina Madesimo e offre un panorama unico a 360°.
Il percorso da Montespluga, superato il Lago d'Emet diventa ripido e nel tratto finale occorre un po' di attenzione, ci sono volute quasi due ore dal parcheggio alla vetta ma ne è valsa la pena.
Consigliato a chi vuole fare foto spettacolari.
Ciao a tutti!
My review of the year, or another excuse to post a few more that didn't make it first time around - Bird of the Year
Garganey was one of the earliest birds that I photographed (on my first visit to Rye Harbour in 1988). Since then however, I have only seen them on a handful of occasions and, whilst there were a number of strong contenders for my Bird of the Year, this spring drake in all its glory, provided the best photo opportunities.
A selection of my favourite images from the year can be seen in my Best of 2025 album.