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Mandarin in royal purple
Doc Duck

Mandarin in royal purple (Aix galericulata)

Last of the Mandarin shots for a while. Not likely to see another until maybe late spring. Even then it would be a sensation if we had another one turn up, third year in a row. Anyhoooo ... this isn't the best of my shots of this guy, but it is the shot that showed the purple iridescence best.
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Habitat
park duck pond
Location
Linz, Austria
Date taken
24 Oct 2014
Scientific name
Aix galericulata
Equipment used
fz200 +2.2
carann
A beautifully detailed, colourful image of this handsome male, Doc !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
Stanley Jones
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Great eye-level view of this stunning drake sporting brilliant colors. Gorgeous frontal reflection too! Outstanding work Doc!!!
 

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