Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Northern Shovlers




After a rainy, gray day yesterday it was nice to see the sun out this morning.  I headed to the park early and found lots of N. Shovlers had arrived.  I wished I had taken my long lens with me but had planned mostly on doing some macro stuff.

I think I will go back in the morning with the long lens and see what else I can get.  I would like to get some shots of the large group but they were too far out with the lens I had today.


These are such odd looking ducks with their large flat bill.  I get tickled at them swimming in circles with their head under water.  They definitely have their own technique for stirring up food.




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4 comments:

  1. CoppertopDecember 17, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Shovel beaks for sure! I didn't realize they were so colorful. Nice photos Paula!

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  2. ME2NCDecember 17, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    I like the colors, Paula. They DO have big beaks.

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  3. Nature GirlDecember 18, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    Hi Liz, Their beaks do fit their feeding style. When the drakes start getting their breeding colors they are quite pretty.

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  4. Nature GirlDecember 18, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    Hey Gladys, they do indeed have a beak that looks almost over-sized for their head. I think the drakes in flight are quite handsome showing off their colors.

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