From This to That

4 years 6 months ago #660953 by Nikon Shooter
This is a Mandarin drake almost at the end of the annual moult.
Looking quite miserable, doesn't it?



This is the same individual in Autumn… splendid, isn't it?



One MUST be quite handsome to have the privilege to kiss that girl…


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4 years 6 months ago #660967 by Ozzie_Traveller
G'day NS

Wonderful set of pics - esp #2 ... great colours across the image

Phil from the great land Downunder
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Phil from the great land Downunder
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4 years 6 months ago #660990 by Nikon Shooter
TY Phil… :P
Got these down under?

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4 years 6 months ago #661005 by KevinH
They are beautiful birds. I've have the privilege to work with several of them over the years.


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4 years 6 months ago #661007 by Nikon Shooter
Yes, Kevin, they are a real treat for the eye… in the right
seasons of course. And specially if the light is good!

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