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Post by gabi on Aug 28, 2016 23:33:52 GMT -8
Yes - me again. Had a great morning at Cheam Wetlands on Sunday.... First time there. Although there were few waterfowl on the water, I did spot this duck and not sure what it is? I thought Shoveler at first from distance and now I just don't know...thanks. Attachments:
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Post by paulos on Aug 29, 2016 9:55:11 GMT -8
Hi Gabi,
i think this is a male Mallard in eclipse plumage. This time of year a lot of male ducks have a drabber plumage after the breeding season.
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Post by murraybrown on Sept 2, 2016 7:53:08 GMT -8
Agreed. After a period of hot sunny weather some of those feathers become sun-bleached as well. The new feathers will come in as normal in a few weeks.
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