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Mandarin Drake
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I was lucky to spot this guy in my local park a few months back, one one of those few days where the sun was actually shining this summer! Enjoy.
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The Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata), is a colourful Asian duck, not native to the UK, but escapees from collecitons have now established in the UK, predominately in the South East. They are often seen in some of the parks in and around London.
The male is a very striking, colourful bird, with long orange "beard" and sails. Much more so than the much duller female, characterised by it's grey head and white stripe behind the eye.
The species is now classed as endangered in it's native Asia, but not protected in the UK as it is not a native species. The Mandarin is a potent symbol often seen in traditional Chinese culture. |
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Hi Clarke.
Brillant image, great compostion off to the left on the post and not in the centre of your image. Great DOF, he really stands out beautifully, wonderful exposure detail and colour.
Superb
Kathleen
Hello Clarke,
Beautiful Mandarin Duck image; I like its colours...
Well done
TFS
Annick
- Juyona
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Hola amigo,
preciosa captura,
bello pov,
sensacional color
saludos Clarke.
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