Tuesday 26 May 2015

Shoveler .......

..... Ducks are present in greater numbers this May than in previous years, these Ducks are designed for upending and filter feeding sieving the water for invertebrates.

There is something ungainly about Shovelers but I do quite like them. 

They are pretty feisty and protect their territories with passion with the Drakes chasing off competition with verve and energy.

I do hope that they will breed successfully in the Peter Scott pit, they certainly seem to be going through the motions.


4 comments:

  1. Firstly great shot, I love the water droplets near the feet too. Secondly, I have next to no Shoveller at Quarry Walk but tons of Tufted Ducks I've never seen so many.

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    1. I'll send a few over in your direction Doug !

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  2. Thanks Graham, there is something ungainly about Shovelers but I do quite like them.

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