australasian shoveler

Quietly observing the goings on at the grebe nest was a female Shoveler. Don't they have lovely chestnut plumage.

It seems she was happy to see me! I was so hoping I'd see a shoveler, I've a real soft spot for them, as they always seem to be smiling, and you have to smile when you see that over-sized bill, don't you. Sadly the male wasn't around, and it was some days before I caught up with one of them.

South Australia has relaxed some restrictions, so I was able to get to Laratinga Wetlands again this morning. Adrienne is in hospital having had her hip replaced yesterday - all going as well as can be expected. Home Thursday.

This is just to make Delia jealous! There were no male Shovelers at Laratinga when we went there with her!

Not the sharpest photo but I did like getting the three species lined up!

Traveled over 100 Klm each way this morning to try and get shots of Pink-eared Ducks . No joy but managed to score this fellow which is a new one for me , returned home happy LOL

As usual, not much time on a Friday because of the Folk Club. Catch up tomorrow.

This handsome fellow was keeping a close watch on his lady friend.

These ducks are starting to return to the Te Awanga lagoon ready for the duck shooting season next May. These two will be safe in the lagoon.

Not sure if this is a shoveler. Got a massive bill but no crescent shaped facial streak. Could it be a young bird?

Hi all, Pete and I went to Westgate Park for the first time today and I was delighted with the number of birds to try out with the 'Digi'..... The Shoveler was one of the first and I managed to get a reasonable shot, (only third sighting for me), there were two pairs as reported on 'Birdline...

Unlike other dabbling ducks, the Australasian shoveler cannot supplement its diet by grazing on grass roots or grains. The edges of their bills have fine growths - lamellae - through which only soft foods can be sieved They are sometimes found on flooded pasture but only to feed on worms and...

Unlike other dabbling ducks, the Australasian shoveler cannot supplement its diet by grazing on grass roots or grains. The edges of their bills have fine growths - lamellae - through which only soft foods can be sieved They are sometimes found on flooded pasture but only to feed on worms and...

Unlike other dabbling ducks, the Australasian shoveler cannot supplement its diet by grazing on grass roots or grains. The edges of their bills have fine growths - lamellae - through which only soft foods can be sieved They are sometimes found on flooded pasture but only to feed on worms and...

Unlike other dabbling ducks, the Australasian shoveler cannot supplement its diet by grazing on grass roots or grains. The edges of their bills have fine growths - lamellae - through which only soft foods can be sieved They are sometimes found on flooded pasture but only to feed on worms and...