Northern Shoveler by danapommet
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Description
The Northern Shoveler, sometimes known simply as the Shoveler, is common in northern areas of Europe and Asia and across most of North America. In North America, it breeds along the southern edge of Hudson Bay and as far south as the Great Lakes. It is recognized by its spatulate bill. They are 19 inches (48 cm) long and have a wingspan of 30 inches (76 cm) and weight about 1.3 pounds (600 g). Info from Wikipedia.
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Comments (23)
Wonderful capture, Dana
They're that light? Not much to them!
Beautiful capture :)
Just love those ducks, reminded me one time when I started feeding one, all of them wanted it. They got out the pond and almost chased me. Oh boy, I learned a lesson that day LOL. Thanks for sharing, Dana!
VERY NICE CAPTURE!!!!
Thanks for the info Dana and a wonderful capture superb work !!
That green is so beautiful and I always learn something from your posts--thanks for that!!
This one looks very similar to the Mallard in the UK except for the bill. nice shot Dana.
What a splendid bill!
beautiful
He's like a duck with a funny beak!!!
We have them here too; they look so strange with those wide beaks! Great shot!
Well isn't this just ducky....lol.....After spring rains fill up our man made pond out back we get visited by the same 2 every year..Wife and I named the George and Gracy.....(smiles)...
Wonderful duck shot! ;)
Wonderful capture and great shot, Dana ! Very beautiful !!!
PRETTY DUCK
Oh no, lol, I was expecting to see an eskimo digging out some snow from around his igloo! Oh well, very nice POV, colors and contrast in this pic of the handsome waterfowl, Dana. Strong resemblance to a duck.
A lovely capture and he looks very similar to a mallard except for that large bill.
Lovely capture Dana.
Adorable and cute photo Dana, gorgeous shot!
Nice looking bird a bit like our Mallards, the only northen shoveler I'v seen Is the guy from Scotland digging a hole in our road.
Great capture, Dana! I see one of the "shovels"! ;o)
WE HAVE MILLIONS OF THESE HERE IN SUMMER :) B E A U T I F U L