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Uploaded: 05/10/12 4:09 PM GMT
Australasian Shoveler
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This is the first appearance of this strange duck to my gallery, apparently it is native to Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania. It feeds by filtering insects, crustaceans, and small plant matter through grooves along the edges of it's odd shaped bill.

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::tigger3
05/10/12 4:56 PM GMT
I sure wish I could see a duck like this in person, Phil, this is a superb capture . So many colors, and markings, wonderful shot.
Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.LakeMichigan
05/10/12 5:56 PM GMT
Well done Phil. Love the colors in this duck .
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.ovar2008
05/10/12 9:18 PM GMT
What a nice guy!. Fantastic focus.
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.icedancer
05/10/12 10:15 PM GMT
He definitely is a different looking duck but you've captured his perfectly. I love all the different markings and beautiful colours
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::100k_xle
05/10/12 11:52 PM GMT
Excellent Clarity Uncle Phil. Would love to have Him/Her over for supper sometimes. LOL.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
::Starry173
05/12/12 12:52 AM GMT
Such a uniquely lovely bird. Faved.
Tom
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.TheWhisperer
05/12/12 10:15 PM GMT
Great capture of this Shoveler. Your images are so life-like in colour, lighting and clarity. Well done!
Ann
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