Friday, 18 July 2014

Shoveler - Cley

In Norfolk a few weeks ago there were plenty of Shoveler on show. Their over sized bills are very fitting to it's name, as I'm sure you can see. 
There were quite a few aggressive males around, that seemed intent on chasing each other away in all directions. It then became quite apparent that there were some young around, and I felt more comfortable that this was not just blatant thuggery. They were being the dutiful parent that they should be.
Still, it gave me the opportunity to grab some great action shots.
 
The male in all his splendour.

Something was brewing between these guys.


You can just see the serrated teeth on this individual, along with his tongue.

An these were what it was all about. Some adorable Shoveler ducklings.
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20 comments:

  1. eileeninmd19 July 2014 at 13:10

    Awesome shots of the Shoveler.. Happy Weekend!

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  2. eileeninmd19 July 2014 at 13:12

    PS,Thank you so much for linking up to my critter party. Have a happy weekend!

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  3. theconstantwalker19 July 2014 at 14:10

    Lovely birds to see Adam.... fantastic images.

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  4. Unknown19 July 2014 at 15:18

    Beautiful shots. I love the ducklings.

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  5. carol l mckenna19 July 2014 at 15:43

    Fantastic actions shots and love the little ducklings ~ great for SC ~ thanks, ^_^

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  6. EG CameraGirl19 July 2014 at 16:17

    Your shots of the shoveler are amazing!

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  7. Rajesh19 July 2014 at 18:56

    Beautiful series of shots of the lovely bird.

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  8. Anonymous19 July 2014 at 21:03

    Fantastic series, Adam!

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  9. Bob Bushell19 July 2014 at 21:03

    The pictures are splendid, works of art.

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  10. Al19 July 2014 at 21:45

    Those are great shots - those teeth look dangerous!

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  11. NatureFootstep19 July 2014 at 22:21

    great shots and I love those ducklings. :)

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  12. Gerald (SK14)19 July 2014 at 22:46

    very colourful birds

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  13. Carole M.20 July 2014 at 09:19

    such great action photos and I love their bills

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  14. Anni 20 July 2014 at 12:04

    I can't say enough praise for these images!! They're all so spectacular!!!

    Thanks for linking up this weekend!!

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  15. Phil Slade20 July 2014 at 12:20

    Those in action shots are brilliant Adam. Shovelers aren't easy to get pics of. Which bird is?

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  16. Phil Slade20 July 2014 at 12:21

    Those in action shots are brilliant Adam. Shovelers aren't easy to ge pics of. Which birds are?

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  17. TexWisGirl20 July 2014 at 12:49

    they're marvelous ducks.

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  18. Mike20 July 2014 at 20:06

    Unbelievable shots! Well done.


    Iowa Voice

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  19. Margaret Birding For Pleasure21 July 2014 at 07:47

    Fantastic flight shots of the duck and I love the 2 duckling in the last shot. So cute

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  20. Kenneth Cole Schneider22 July 2014 at 19:09

    Magnificent photos of the shovelers in all configurations! In nearly all my photos of them they have their heads under water.

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