Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Friday 31 October 2014

Northern Pintail

I think the Pintail is my favourite duck. I always look forward to their numbers swelling in the Autumn, with more birds coming to our waters. At Martin Mere last weekend there were plenty about and some of them look pretty spectacular. These pictures are all of the male, and a fine one at that.
Look out for them because they are around and they'll put a smile on your face.


He was a little tired after a hard day bobbing on the water.




18 comments:

  1. Great looking birds - there have been a few images of Pintails on the net this week. Which is very nice!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  2. Yes it certainly is the most handsome duck that comes to the UK in the winter time. Have a great weekend.

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  3. i love these fine looking ducks!

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  4. The Northern Pintail is a gorgeous duck.. They are common sights in the winter time along the Mid-Atlantic states.. Great shots. Thank you for sharing your critter post and linking up. Have a happy weekend!

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  5. Those are wonderful, the best is number 1, fantastic.

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  6. Really beautiful photos. I love the touches of color on the wings, and that marvelous feather design.

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  7. A dapper duck indeed! A fine fashion sense!

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  8. Gorgeous bird I have yet to see!
    Those pictures are superb, well done!

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  9. What beautiful, clear and detailed close-ups of this beautiful duck!!! Wonderful.

    Thanks again for sharing your link at I'd Rather B Birdin'. It's always appreciated!!

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  10. Beautiful photos! He's very handsome.

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  11. Lovely pictures Adam. I've seen those Pintails at Martin Mere and unlike their totally wild counterparts on our marshes, it's good to see the mere ones up close and personal.

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  12. Wow, stunninng photos of a wonnderful bird.

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  13. They're gorgeous images. Love the light. I used to live in the North West, a great place for wildlife spotting.

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  14. Great images of this gorgeous bird.

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