Mandarin Duck Preening Feathers
by Judi Dressler
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Mandarin Duck Preening Feathers
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This stunning male Mandarin Duck ( aix galericulata ) was swimming in the duck pond with all the other native ducks in the Alburquerque Zoo. Apparently it had been hanging out there for a year or two, and since the zoo staff feed the ducks, it seemed quite content to stay there. I was thrilled to be able to photograph such an esoteric species. In this image he took a little time out to preen and get even more beautiful!
From the Animal Spot website: "Mandarin ducks belong to the family of Anatidae and have been a recurring symbol in Chinese folklore. These medium sized ducks are one of the most striking waterfowls with flamboyant appearance endowed by the sails and whiskers, though present only in the males. White mandarins are the prevalent mutative variety found in captivity beside many others."
Photo taken on December 15, 2016, in Alburquerque, NM
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Won 1st Place in FAA contest PREENING WILD BIRDS, November, 2017
Won 3rd Place in FAA's Bird Preening contest, January 2024
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Comments (44)
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Judi, on your Win in the Bird Preening Photographs Contest for this beautiful photograph! A wonderful capture of this coloful duck. Voted. L/F
Brian Baker
Beautiful capture! Congratulations on your win in the Birds Preening Photographs contest! l/f
Morris Finkelstein
Stunning close up photo of a Mandarin Duck preening with great pose, colors, and composition, Judi! Congratulations on your Third Place Win in the Birds Preening Photographs contest! F/L
Tory Wilcox
Congratulations on your third-place win in the Bird Preening Photographs contest. So grateful for your participations, and of course a phenomenal capture of this gorgeous duck.
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #20 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Bill And Deb Hayes
WOW !! This is such a gorgeous duck. The colors are off-the-chart. And you captured this image with grand expert style Judi. BRAVO to you !!! L/F
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