Northern Shoveler by danob
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Description
The Northern Shoveler, related to the Blue-winged and Cinnamon teal, favours broad, shallow marshes where it can use these comb-like teeth along the edges of its large bill to strain aquatic animals, plants, and seeds from the water. Looks almost like a comical smile here!
Like the two teal, Drake shovelers like this one wear eclipse plumage until February, much later than ducks whose courtship begins in the Autumn.
Though less numerous than in ancient times, the Northern Shoveler and other marsh ducks have lately increased in numbers due to the restoration of wetland habitats, which in this day and age with tidal river floodings that are prevented far more by such areas, and until recently has been poorly understood. So the future looks brighter in the longer term both for the ducks and humans who live in such regions prone to flooding.
Thanks for taking time to look and any comments you care to make
Comments (46)
I love these ducks. They have such a regalness to them and yet a sense of humor. Excellent capture. Bunny
Your bird series is such a pleasure visiting and your presentation ( framing included ) is state-of-the-art. Wonderful photograph here, Danny!
wonderful colors ..
You and the duck found good positions because the sun catches the blue and the green teal feathers just beautifully. His head seems to sit back on the shoulders more squarely than I would have supposed. Fabulous portrait and information.
A beautiful capture of the slobeend (=Dutch) and thanks for all the info shared! The glow on his head is very beautiful!!! Have a nice evening henk
Fantastic shot and presentation!! this is an amazing photo, viewed full size really shows off the details!! Another great job Danny
Awesome shot!
Wonderful image. I agree with CavalierLady about his bill.
what a cutie this one is! A Shoveler, huH? I have never heard of these before... thanks! Excellent photo.
Brilliant catch Danny, I'll agree on the bill, it does look like leather!!! Incredible addition to your bird collection!!!!!!
A gorgeous portrait!!
Your bird shots are stellar ! Ana
Another wonderful photo. A very handsome bird. I'm enjoying your bird photos.
A fine image, Danny...wonderful detail of the bill, best I have seen... looks very leathery and like it has been tufted and stitched round the front! Beautiful wing pose and soft blue feathers, as well.
This is fantastic, awesome details, clarity and color!!
Interesting image, Danny. So different from mine of a day or two ago, yet clearly the same bird.
Fine image. Great presentation.
What a beautiful little creature - such wonderful colors. As always, your photo is superb as is your presentation. CC
never seen that one before i would like to see its feet Great work
Oh what a beautiful bird portrait! He looks so lovely and proud!!!
I don't think I've ever seen one of these in the flesh, very interesting and a super pic, of course!
Beautiful capture, excellent well done.
Fantastic shot and colors
A beautiful image! 5+!
beautiful again
This is quite a funny duck. Love your splendid work and thanks once again for your info ;O)
Excellent capture.
wonderful colourful bird, nice plumage as well
Another beauty. ;o)
Wonderfully captured! Every detail is sooo sharp and clear..... I've got so much learning to do :) You're still one of my greatest inspirations!