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Family of Anatidae : Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) |    |
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Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) |
Family of : Anatidae |
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Site : Estrie region, Quebec, Canada |
Date : 2005-12-31 |
Notes : This male shoveler was found within a small group of mallards. The northern shoveler usually spend winter much more to the south. Note that this one still has its autumn plumage late in december. It is possibly a 1st year male, which get its breeding plumage a bit later in the year. Photo taken on Magog river.
Canon 10D, 100-400L IS at 400mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, iso200, -0.67EV, hand held. |
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