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Yes! I knew it'll be solved very fast!🤣 The white breast + the habitat immediately clinches the ID! I'll need to find some even worse photos for the next time!

Wow Jay,

I see the male now. I missed it First, and only detected the female in the center. And knowing, that Teal isnt an option (wich looks also good imo), the colour of the bill base and plain face with only a streak through the eye looked good for a Shoveler. But yes, its hard to judge and I am regular wrong with such assesments
 
Wow Jay,

I see the male now. I missed it First, and only detected the female in the center. And knowing, that Teal isnt an option (wich looks also good imo), the colour of the bill base and plain face with only a streak through the eye looked good for a Shoveler. But yes, its hard to judge and I am regular wrong with such assesments
You're more perceptive that the authour of the photo - I've noticed the male only🤣 But still, it's a Shoveler female, because I remember it swimming with a male. Well, but that means her camouflage plumage is working!😂 Here's a better photo with both birds but the male is the most visible, in the center:
I also upload a photo in which you can see the typical and distinct bill of the female:
 

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