Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The Funny Female Northern Shoveler

 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.



She was so happy, energetic and fun to watch.

- be the one little duck out of the row -

14 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello Debbie,

She is a pretty one, wonderful closeups. Love the splashing photos. Take care, enjoy your day!

Brian King said...

Fantastic! Those bills are so cool. It's nice she gave you some land poses!

Marie Smith said...

Absolutely love those close-ups, Debbie. It feels like I can touch her. She’s a beauty!

Changes in the wind said...

Loved getting to see the back of her beak and her splashing in the water.

Black Knight said...

She is a pretty bird. It's a pleasure to watch her while playing in the water.

Conniecrafter said...

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!

DrumMajor said...

Beautiful! The beak looks like it's part of a plastic toy. Linda in Kansas

Ruth Hiebert said...

They have such detailed plumage. Great shots.

Adam said...

Very cute

Linda said...

She is adorable!

Angie said...

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!

LeAnn said...

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!

Debbie said...

agreed!! i agree about the beak, this duck was very friendly!!

Lowcarb team member said...

Great close-ups :)

All the best Jan