Northern Shoveler by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on Mar 11, 2008

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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)

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bpclarke

5:14PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

I love these ducks. They have such a regalness to them and yet a sense of humor. Excellent capture. Bunny

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KarmaSong

5:26PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Your bird series is such a pleasure visiting and your presentation ( framing included ) is state-of-the-art. Wonderful photograph here, Danny!

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tennesseecowgirl

5:27PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

wonderful colors ..

MrsLubner

6:03PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

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.

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Hedepo

6:34PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

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

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MikeB

7:21PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Fantastic shot and presentation!! this is an amazing photo, viewed full size really shows off the details!! Another great job Danny

MedTran39

7:22PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Awesome shot!

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mps

7:51PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Wonderful image. I agree with CavalierLady about his bill.

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tizjezzme

8:35PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

what a cutie this one is! A Shoveler, huH? I have never heard of these before... thanks! Excellent photo.

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nongo

8:57PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Brilliant catch Danny, I'll agree on the bill, it does look like leather!!! Incredible addition to your bird collection!!!!!!

BorisB

9:18PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

A gorgeous portrait!!

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amlondono

9:41PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Your bird shots are stellar ! Ana

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kansas

10:01PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

Another wonderful photo. A very handsome bird. I'm enjoying your bird photos.

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CavalierLady

10:49PM | Tue, 11 March 2008

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.

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