Sunday, 4 March 2012

Just splashing around



A drake Tufted Duck having a splash about in the waters of Eye Green LNR. Of course, he looks like he is having fun, but he was not just enjoying the early Spring sunshine, he was keeping his feathers in tip top shape in time for the important business of the breeding season. Here he is making sure those feathers are just right-


Maybe he was just having fun, who knows!?
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  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"4 March 2012 at 22:03

    He certainly looks happy! And clean too!

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    1. John5 March 2012 at 07:27

      That`s the main thing John, as long as he`s clean!
      J

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  2. Anonymous4 March 2012 at 23:35

    Gotta look good for the ladies! Love his intense yellow-orange eyes, the black feathers make them stand out even more.

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    1. John5 March 2012 at 07:28

      Yes Wanda, the ladies will pick the best looking ones to breed with, he just has to make sure he is one of them!
      J

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  3. grammie g5 March 2012 at 01:50

    HI John...Who knows ..but he looks like he was having a great time,and he sure looks real spruced up!! He is a beauty !!
    Grace

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    1. John5 March 2012 at 07:29

      Hi Grace,
      Yes, who knows indeed. He did look like he was enjoying himself, or was that just me putting a human perspective on it?!
      J

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  4. Tammy5 March 2012 at 02:08

    Great shots John! I always like enjoy watching the birds splash around. A few months ago I was watching a Tern bathe and it was actually turning 360 degrees in the water; it was really funny.

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    1. John5 March 2012 at 07:30

      Thank you Tammy,
      We have got a while to go before we see any terns in our part of the world, but when they do arrive I will look out for that behaviour!
      J

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  5. Susan Scheid5 March 2012 at 03:59

    Love these "duck in action" photographs!

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  6. holdingmoments5 March 2012 at 04:51

    I reckon they enjoy it too lol
    Great to watch them isn't it.

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    1. John5 March 2012 at 07:31

      Hi Keith,
      It`s enjoyable to watch them when they really go for it, like this one was!
      J

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  7. Mike Randall Bird Photography5 March 2012 at 09:08

    Great last image John.

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    1. John5 March 2012 at 20:02

      Hi Mike,
      Thank you. Yes, the first two are a bit rubbish, I just thought they were a bit of `fun`!
      J

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  8. ShySongbird5 March 2012 at 12:47

    Smiling for the camera in the first one I think :-) A boy's got to look smart when he's looking for a wife!

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    1. John5 March 2012 at 20:03

      Hi Jan,
      He is trying to look his best, but will it be good enough!? ;)
      J

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  9. theconstantwalker5 March 2012 at 23:08

    Lovely images John.. great little birds to watch..

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    1. John6 March 2012 at 07:20

      Thanks Andrew,
      They are always doing something, although when I normally try and photograph them they are constantly diving!
      J

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  10. klahanie6 March 2012 at 00:19

    Hi John,
    Always an informative and visual delight to be found at your superb blog site.
    And no, I wont attempt silly duck puns. Because that would be just fowl of me.
    Have a peaceful week, my friend and thank you for your supportive comments on my blog. Much appreciated.
    With respect, Gary

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    1. John6 March 2012 at 07:22

      Hi Gary,
      Thank you for your kind comments as usual.
      That`s just quackers making a pun like that!
      I try to be supportive of my friends and always will be!
      J

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  11. bazza6 March 2012 at 07:19

    A delight to see! Animal behaviours are often anthropomorphised (blimey!, but this chap certainly looks like he is enjoying himself.
    Click here for Bazza’s Blog ‘To Discover Ice’

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    1. John6 March 2012 at 07:24

      Hi Bazza,
      Thank you. I always forget that word, but I will try to remember it for future use now!
      J

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