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Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Mr Tufti

The male Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula).
The female is similar, but the black area is brown and the white flanks are light washed brown.

The "Tufti" is present in South Western and Southern Europe from September through to April. 
These visiting flocks supplement the breeding stock resident in UK.





Lumix GH3. 100-300mm lens. 300mm(600). 1/500 at f8. ISO250.




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26 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"18 February 2014 at 09:35

    Mr Tufti is looking very smart - all ready for spring.

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  2. Nathailes SANTA MARIA18 February 2014 at 10:28

    Bravo Roy,
    The Tufted Duck i too cute ! I Love it !
    Greats photos :)
    kiss

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  3. Carole M.18 February 2014 at 12:11

    w-o-w Roy, they're so darn good looking

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    1. Roy Norris18 February 2014 at 13:00

      As I said Carole, a real 'Poser'.{:))

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    2. Sjerp Weima18 February 2014 at 20:12

      Very nice captures Roy.
      The top one I like most.
      Thank you for sharing,
      Sjerp

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    3. Roy Norris19 February 2014 at 22:06

      Thanks Sjerp.

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  4. Kathie Brown18 February 2014 at 14:47

    What a nice sighting, Roy! Since moving to Maine I have seen Common Goldeneyes and Long-tailed Ducks but no tufties here!

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  5. Kathryn18 February 2014 at 15:38

    Great series of photos!

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  6. stiefbeen18 February 2014 at 18:09

    GEWELDIG roy wat een prachtige momenten heb je hier benut.

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  7. Wendy19 February 2014 at 10:34

    Lovely photos of the Tufted Duck. They aren't around here at the moment and haven't been since last year - so hope they come back again soon.

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    1. Roy Norris19 February 2014 at 22:08

      Thanks Wendy. I have seen more recently in various locations.

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  8. John19 February 2014 at 20:18

    Hi Roy,
    Nice selection in the sunlight! Like the 'flapping' ones in particular!
    J
    Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES

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  9. Guy20 February 2014 at 13:15

    Hi Roy

    Great photos as always, they do look like Scaups who did not comb their feathers. Maybe hats?

    All the best.
    Guy

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    1. Roy Norris21 February 2014 at 18:39

      Thanks Guy, yes the females in winter have a close resemblance to the Scaup and you really have to study them to make sure.

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  10. Marianne De Vogelkijker20 February 2014 at 21:38

    Wonderful photo's Roy, you captared action but also the beautiful purple shining from the head of this cute and lovely duck. Really wonderful moments.

    Kindest regrds,
    Marianne

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  11. Helma22 February 2014 at 15:51

    You're really beautiful crested duck down Roy and another in various poses :-) Sorry for my late reply but I was three long days course.

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  12. Mary23 February 2014 at 00:08

    Very pretty! A gorgeous duck with great colors.

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  13. Anonymous24 February 2014 at 12:58

    Nice images of a great species.

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