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Mrs Stubborn
In the water, near the Darter, was this female Hardhead.

The males are easy with their white eyes which show up so well, the ladies though have a dark eye.
Habitat
Freshwater lake
Location
Emerald Lakes, Carrara, Gold Coast, Queensland
Date taken
13 October 2019
Scientific name
Aythya australis
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900 Birdwatching mode
Ripples and reflections combine
in this shot, D., to display this
dark-eyed lady at her best.
Well captured.
 
Wonderful contrasts between dark and light Delia. A brilliant colourful and well framed capture, well done.
 
great photo of this elegant lady, Delia, love those warm colours and great reflections, top class, many tfs!!!
 
A superb capture Delia! great detail, colours and lighting...well done tfs :t:
 
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A great closeup of this Hardhead D! I still smile when I see it's name.
 

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