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Tufted Duck


Tufted Duck
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1222 W: 2 N: 4630] (13992)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-27
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/1600 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Anatidae photos -2- [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-27 10:54
Viewed: 213
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Today a picture that I have been taken on the end of 2008.
So I hope you like it.
Thanks for looking and critiques.

Latin name - Aythya fuligula

The Tufted Duck, is a medium-sized diving duck with a population of close to one million birds.

The adult male is all black except for white flanks and a blue-grey bill. It has an obvious head tuft that gives the species its name. The adult female is brown with paler flanks, and is more easily confused with other diving ducks. In particular, some have white around the bill base which resembles the scaup species, although the white is never as extensive as in those ducks.

The only duck which is at all similar is the drake North American Ring-necked Duck, which however has a different head shape, no tuft and greyish flanks.

The Tufted Duck is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.

The Tufted Duck breeds widely throughout temperate and northern Eurasia. It occasionally can be found as a winter visitor along both coasts of the United States and Canada. It is believed to have expanded its traditional range with the increased availability of open water due to gravel extraction, and the spread of freshwater mussels, a favourite food. These ducks are migratory in most of their range, and winter in the milder south and west of Europe, southern Asia and all year in most of the United Kingdom. They will form large flocks on open water in winter.

Their breeding habitat is close to marshes and lakes with plenty of vegetation to conceal the nest. They are also found on coastal lagoons, the seashore, and sheltered ponds.

Their breeding habitat is close to marshes and lakes with plenty of vegetation to conceal the nest. They are also found on coastal lagoons, the seashore, and sheltered ponds.

These birds feed mainly by diving, but they will dabble. They eat molluscs, aquatic insects and some plants and sometimes feed at night.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2928 W: 34 N: 8688] (32372)
  • [2009-10-27 11:05]

Hi Gert. We had some Tufed ducks in the local park . You were able to take a fine close up with good detail. I like the refection in the water. The bright yellow eye stands out. also the Tuft on its head all with natural colours. Well taken TFS.
Nick..

Hello Gert,
Superb image of this interesting duck.
Very good details and colours. Nice composition.
Marius.

Hello Gert,

A great capture with great details & composition. Lovely POV & BG.

Well done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

Hello Gert
J'aime beaucoup ce ' Duck ' avec son œil jaune, et sa huppe.
Merci pour cette belle prise et l'équilibre de la lumière
Laurent

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2422 W: 94 N: 5616] (17852)
  • [2009-10-27 11:23]

Hallo Gert,
Mooie foto van deze Kuifeend in winterkleed. Mooi weer op 27 dec. zo te zien. Goede belichting en natuurlijke kleuren. Goede scherpte, reflectie op het water en compositie.
Groet,
Peter

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 424 W: 0 N: 1041] (5690)
  • [2009-10-27 12:11]

Very good sharpness and details, very good composition to!

great capture with reflection, Gert. sharp focus, POV, composition and colors great. thanks for sharing this beauty.
have a nice evening
Ahmet

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3845 W: 190 N: 11435] (35239)
  • [2009-10-27 13:30]

Hello Gert,
A nice capture of a male Tufted Duck from a fine low POV in very good lighting. The sharpness, composition, reflection in the water and eye contact are very good too.
Thanks and all the best,
Ivan

Excelente control de la luz Gert y unos bellos efectos conseguidos con ella. Desde luego valoro el preciso enfoque conseguido y la captura del ojo. Un trabajo artístico-técnico-romántico a la vez !!

Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1395 W: 56 N: 4813] (16556)
  • [2009-10-27 14:24]

Hello Gert.
Very pretty shot.This is such an amazing view. Very pure and sharp shot. Well done.
Best regards Siggi

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3068 W: 231 N: 6169] (21080)
  • [2009-10-27 19:53]

Beautiful light on this tufted duck, Gert.
A stunning specimen with his perfectly kempt "tuft", his bright yellow eyes, and his rich brown plumage.
Nice reflection too, on that glass-like water.
TFS. : )

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1985 W: 6 N: 5555] (19763)
  • [2009-10-28 1:41]

Hi Gert,you be sure that i like this pic.It's a top class work,the reflections and the details of the yellow eye make a difference,great sharpness too.Thanks for share,have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 926 W: 0 N: 2002] (8973)
  • [2009-10-28 5:35]

Hi Gert
Nice capture.Good low pov and excellent plumage detail.Good light and ebautiful reflextion on the water.
TFS Michel

Beautiful shot, Gert!
I especially like the eye!
Bravo!
goldy

Hello Gert
you have captured this Tufted Duck of a very nice way from his beautiful profil
the details are superb
great composition and wonderful colors, great reflection in the water
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Hi Gert,
Excellent portrait!!! TFS
Ferran

hello Gert

i have missed this photo from you of the beautiful Tufted Duck,
shot with fine POV, DOF and framing, fine focus excellent
sharpness and details, beautiful reflection on the water, TFS

Asbed

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