Visiting a nearby Gravel Pit which is part filled with water recently I observed flocks of Teal and Gadwall gathering together, a sure and one of the more pleasing signs of the Autumn.
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| Teal Duck (Anas crecca) |
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| Gadwall Duck (Anas Strepera) |
One that was found not gathering was this single immature female Shelduck (Tardorna tardorna).
Hi Roy WOW! These are amazing shots of the ducks. Looked like a lovely day to have been out and about.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret, yes it was nice, but has changed today.{:))
DeleteBrilliant flight shots there Roy. Certainly plenty to go at.
ReplyDeletegreat in flight shots, Roy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wilma.
DeleteGood ones, Roy! I particularly like the first one of the lone female shelduck.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison.
DeleteGreat action shots Roy! I have never seen so many before.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise.
DeleteOh, c'est la fête du canard lol ! encore de très beaux vols.
ReplyDeleteLes sarcelles sont nombreuses chez nous aussi, moins les canards chipeaux.
Bravo, c'est vraiés et ce sont des canards, alors j'aime ça ;-)
Kiss friend
Merci Nathalie.
DeleteJust brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI love this post too!
I'd whish to be there! :)
Keep well Roy!
Thanks Noushka.{:))
DeleteFantastic in-flight shots, Roy! The Lapwings on the newer post too. I haven't seen any Lapwings here yet - they are winter birds round here and we see them in the recently ploughed fields.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy.
DeleteHey Roy... Great photography. Wonderful in flight shots!!
ReplyDeleteGrace
Thanks GG.
DeleteThese are great flight shots, Roy!
ReplyDeleteSome lovely pictures of the ducks flying, I like the ones where you can see the green on their wings.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lyn, yes the sun caught that just right.
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