[NT73]

These are probably the better few of a day out, when my Canon went soppy on me. I wonder if it is a remnant of the steamy butterfly day or if I am getting worse.

Taken at Martin Mere, a nature reserve in West Central England.


Common Shoveller


California Duck


Fulvous Whistling Duck


Mandarin duck

I think the names are correct. :/

[Toad]

A lovely set of captures and a handsome bunch of birds. #4 is particularly striking. #3 (the tall fellow) looks like he has a band on his leg,

That reminds me - I wonder what ever happened to Banded Drake...