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Mandarin Ducks

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11 replies

Posted by Maggie Campbell on April 16, 2009 at 3:53 PM

This male and female have been around in my local park for some time
now. They were actually coaxed out of the water by putting some bread
down (which was actually to attract a Jay!)

Posted by Justin on April 16, 2009 at 3:56 PM

Welcome to the forum and a good first image of a beautiful species. Good to see an image with the male and female together showing just how different they are in appearence.

Posted by Rob Ashton on April 16, 2009 at 4:55 PM

Good to see a pair. Welcome too.

Rob

Posted by Maggie Campbell on April 16, 2009 at 5:09 PM

Thank you Justin and Rob for your welcome and comments

Posted by Ian Macdermott on April 16, 2009 at 5:15 PM

Hi Maggie

Nice shot

Now where have I seen that pair before

Ian

Posted by Maggie Campbell on April 16, 2009 at 5:38 PM

Thanks Ian

I take it its the Mandarins you are referring to

Posted by Craig Jones on April 16, 2009 at 5:51 PM

Lovely photo maggie, i love the colour of the male, nice comp well done, and welcome

Posted by eric weight on April 16, 2009 at 9:12 PM

Interesting shot which demonstrates the difference well. Nice positioning of the birds in relation to each other as well. Welcome.
Eric

Posted by Philip Kirkham on April 17, 2009 at 4:11 AM

Welcome Maggie

Best wishes
Phil

Posted by Guy Rogers on April 17, 2009 at 8:44 AM

Hello Maggie.

Nice first post and welcome, Look forward to seeing more of your work.

Posted by PhilH on April 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM

Welcome interesting first post, a pleasure to view, look forward to more....

Posted by keith mitchell on April 17, 2009 at 2:49 PM

Hi Maggie.
Real nice shot to start with.
Welcome to the forum

Keith.