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Smew Immature moulting to adult
Taken yesterday at Rutland Water.
Habitat
Nature Reserve
Location
Rutland Water England
Date taken
19/3/2019
Scientific name
Mergellus albellus
Equipment used
Nikon D610 Tamron 150-600mm
a wonderful photo, Donald, great colours and feather details and interesting plumage stage, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
A wonderful colourfully lit and well taken close up you have of this beauty Donald, well done.
 
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A beautiful image of this Smew in its inbetween stages of growth Donald.
 
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A beautiful image of my favourite duck (even if it looks a little scruffy in this plumage) with the ripples producing fascinating reflections. Nice work Donald!
 
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He's stunning even in this plumage ... A fabulous capture as well ... TFS, Donald ...
 
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Oh goodness.... I don't think I've ever seen a juvenile before, either for real or in the Gallery either Donald!!!

What a great find for you lad.

I'll upload this picture to The Opus shortly - many thanks for sharing him with us.
 

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