Clearing Up Some Shoveler Confusion
Mar 15, 2020 14:30:48 #
Northern Shovelers should be easy to identify for new birders. Just look at their unique bills. I have found they can be identified even at a distance by their head and bill profiles. Not one of my favorite ducks because there are just so many of them here in the winter, but in photos, they are nice-looking, I think.
One interesting thing about Shovelers is their head color varies between purple-blue and green depending on the direction they are swimming or really, where the sun is coming from.
One interesting thing about Shovelers is their head color varies between purple-blue and green depending on the direction they are swimming or really, where the sun is coming from.
Mar 15, 2020 16:47:07 #
Mar 15, 2020 17:46:38 #
I've shot a few of those. I didn't know that about the color of their heads changing that you so aptly demonstrated.
Mar 15, 2020 17:48:37 #
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Mar 15, 2020 17:56:15 #
kpmac wrote:
They are colorful and not as shy as many other ducks. Nice set, Katy.
Thanks, Ken.
Mar 15, 2020 17:57:44 #
tramsey wrote:
I've shot a few of those. I didn't know that about the color of their heads changing that you so aptly demonstrated.
I'll assume you meant with your camera and not ask further! Thanks for looking.
Mar 15, 2020 17:59:40 #
vonzip wrote:
They are somewhat uncommon in these parts. Good collection of images. vz
Thanks, Erik. They are so common here I usually don't even look at them unless they are close up. They are much nicer as seen by the camera though. As are most birds.
Mar 15, 2020 18:00:08 #
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Mar 16, 2020 09:11:19 #
I agree with all your comments, Katy, and I like your shots. I discovered Shovelers a couple of years ago and now I always recognize them.
Mar 16, 2020 10:11:22 #
Mar 16, 2020 10:20:11 #
One interesting thing about Shovelers is their head color varies between purple-blue and green depending on the direction they are swimming or really, where the sun is coming from.[/quote]
Hi, Katydid,
New York City's Central Park reservoir is currently a gathering place for Northern Shovelers. Here are close-ups of a few such visitors.
Hi, Katydid,
New York City's Central Park reservoir is currently a gathering place for Northern Shovelers. Here are close-ups of a few such visitors.
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