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Musk Duck (male)
Broc

Musk Duck (male) (Biziura lobata)

A most un-duck-looking duck!
Location
Serendip Sanctuary, Vic.
Date taken
April 2008
Scientific name
Biziura lobata
Equipment used
20D + 100-400IS
A beautiful shot of Himself Broc! :clap:

A week ago, when we canoed down the Lower Glenelg River, we passed a number of Musk Ducks, of both sexes. They were fairly tame, as the Glenelg is a very popular river, with many school groups canoeing or kayaking down it, so they're quite blase about humans. As I was with a group and following an itinerary, I couldn't stop to get photos of them. However, if you have a chance to get down to the Glenelg... ;)
 
Super shot and facsinating duck! Looks more like a platypus than a platypus. Excellent.
 

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