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  1. Shoveler

    Shoveler

  2. Sharp Showers and Shovelers

    Sharp Showers and Shovelers

    At Minsmere on Sunday it was a case of heavy showers, followed by rainbows, then brilliant sunshine and then more sharp showers. This Shoveler was photographed when the sun made a brief appearance. Ron
  3. Shoveler

    Shoveler

    One of many Shovelers currently at the nature reserve.
  4. Shovel 'im and Shovel 'er

    Shovel 'im and Shovel 'er

    A pair of Shovelers on the scrape at Minsmere. Ron
  5. Stretchy Shoveler

    Stretchy Shoveler

    A Shoveler stretching at Minsmere. Taken in poor light just before the heavens opened. Ron
  6. Shovelling in the Sunshine

    Shovelling in the Sunshine

    A Shoveler feeding in the sunshine at Minsmere on Sunday. I spent ages trying to get a shot of it with its bill raised but it didn't do it once. Ron
  7. Domestic Harmony

    Domestic Harmony

    Peace and harmony in the Shoveler household. Ron
  8. Shoveler (Male) in Eclipse Plumage

    Shoveler (Male) in Eclipse Plumage

    Had a walk around the reservoir this morning, mostly mallards on the water but there was a solitary Shoveler.
  9. Brrr !!

    Brrr !!

  10. Shoveler

    Shoveler

  11. Bliss!

    Bliss!

    Two Shovelers enjoying some quality time in the sunshine at Strumpshaw Fen. Ron
  12. Shoveler

    Shoveler

  13. No Shovelin' Today

    No Shovelin' Today

    A Shoveler taking it easy in the sunshine at Strumpshaw Fen on Saturday. Ron
  14. Shoveler

    Shoveler

    I always love how wierd the bill looks..
  15. Sleepy Shoveler

    Sleepy Shoveler

    Some more from earlier in the year that I want to add to my gallery
  16. Eclipse Shoveler

    Eclipse Shoveler

  17. Sunny Shoveler

    Sunny Shoveler

    A Shoveler basking in the sunshine at Strumpshaw Fen. Ron
  18. Australian Shoveler (2A)

    Australian Shoveler (2A)

  19. Anas Clypeata

    Anas Clypeata

    Often seen at Slimbridge but not often near enough for photos.
  20. The Beaky Twosome

    The Beaky Twosome

    A pair of Shovelers at Strumpshaw Fen. I can never make up my mind whether these ducks are very beautiful or a bit odd looking. Probably the former. Ron
  21. Shoveler

    Shoveler

    Be kind it's my first post........
  22. Shoveler

    Shoveler

    Shoveler
  23. Male Shoveler

    Male Shoveler

    A male Shoveler at Strumpshaw Fen on Saturday. Ron
  24. Shoveler

    Shoveler

    Shoveler
  25. Shoveler

    Shoveler

    Shoveler
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