The unmistakable female Northern Shoveler was much friendlier than the male.
Males and Females are dissimilar in their look except both have a long, flattened bill.
My book says they are widespread and considered to be fairly common,
this is a duck I see only during the winter.
This young lady came right up out of the water and on to the shoreline.
Here you can see the back side of her flattened beak.
When she was done posing for pictures, she went back in to the water and frolicked about.
- be the one little duck out of the row -
14 comments:
Hello Debbie,
She is a pretty one, wonderful closeups. Love the splashing photos. Take care, enjoy your day!
Fantastic! Those bills are so cool. It's nice she gave you some land poses!
Absolutely love those close-ups, Debbie. It feels like I can touch her. She’s a beauty!
Loved getting to see the back of her beak and her splashing in the water.
She is a pretty bird. It's a pleasure to watch her while playing in the water.
Oh wow you got such fantastic pictures of her, so cool to see the underside of their beaks, and love the splashing fun in the last few pics!
Beautiful! The beak looks like it's part of a plastic toy. Linda in Kansas
They have such detailed plumage. Great shots.
Very cute
She is adorable!
Debbie - fascinating to see the underside of the duck's bill! She is having quite the bath, isn't she? A terrific series of photos!
Spectacular photo of tis awesome bird. I think your photos should be in a magazine. By the way, sorry I haven't been in for a while. I hope to get my act together soon. I miss reading your blog.
Blessings and hugs!
agreed!! i agree about the beak, this duck was very friendly!!
Great close-ups :)
All the best Jan
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