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Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Pochard (male)

The glorious Pochard (Aythya ferina). 
The male shown in all the images below is strikingly colourful, as opposed to the female which is mainly a dull brown with pale flanks.

We get a large influx of Pochard in Autumn from Eastern Europe from October through to March.

Lumix GH3. 100-300mm lens. 300mm(600). 1/500 at f8. ISO320.








Note the image below where the eye displays a black bar across the middle. I have noticed that they do this momentarily. The Tufted Duck also does this.



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23 comments:

  1. The Herald12 February 2014 at 10:12

    You've captured some beautiful images here Roy, he's really 'showing' well in that lovely lighting (was that the rare thing we used to have called sunshine?)
    Strange that eye bar thing, any idea what causes it...a reflection maybe? I tried Googleing it but drew a blank!
    Love the last shot!...[;o)

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    1. Roy Norris12 February 2014 at 20:19

      Thanks Trevor, yes it was a rare event all of a few minutes I seem to remember.{:))
      No, I couldn't find out any more at the moment. Must be some kind of automatic thing that happens like the woodpecker when he starts drilling, his eye covers over, with a film I think.{:))

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  2. stiefbeen12 February 2014 at 10:27

    wat een heerlijke serie van deze prachtige eend,wat een kleuren ,het is dan ook heel mooi gedaan.

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  3. aliqot12 February 2014 at 13:54

    Fabulous colouring on his head - I could hardly make out his eye at first glance!

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    1. Roy Norris12 February 2014 at 20:23

      Thanks Alison, its the yes that go first.{:))

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  4. Wilma12 February 2014 at 15:06

    great series.

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  5. Wendy12 February 2014 at 20:22

    Lovely photos of the Pochard, Roy

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  6. Lasse13 February 2014 at 07:12

    Nice pics !

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  7. Guy13 February 2014 at 14:54

    Hi Roy

    These are stunning photos your Pochard looks very much like our Redheads, I believe they are related. What glorious colours.

    Guy

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  8. grammie g13 February 2014 at 23:14

    Hey Roy.. Beautiful duck they are, and those eyes!!
    The face straight on shot made me chuckle!!
    The last is a cool one!!

    Grace

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  9. Marianne De Vogelkijker14 February 2014 at 15:34

    Hi Roy,

    These photo's are absolutely fabulous! So much details, wonderful colour and sharpness. I'm really impressed! WoW.

    Have a nice weekend,
    Marianne

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  10. Helma14 February 2014 at 20:07

    Wonderful series of this table duck. You have to shoot him quite beautiful up close and beautiful in the light. So you see how beautiful his bright red eyes. Real class!

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  11. Noushka16 February 2014 at 11:17

    Gorgeous duck and beautiful photos!
    I love the male's head when in breeding plumage!! :)

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  12. Anonymous16 February 2014 at 19:22

    Now tell me. Wasn't that a fun photo shoot?

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    1. Roy Norris18 February 2014 at 13:28

      It was Steve. They are not usually close enough.{:))

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  13. Mary23 February 2014 at 00:12

    Stunning! Looks like our Redhead Duck (we like simple names :-) Your photos are so sharp and clear and detailed....really wonderful!

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