Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Alfågel - Clangula hyemalis - long-tailed duck

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 Male

Male and female


Female


male and female
Alfågel - Clangula hyemalis - long-tailed duck
© NF Photo 150307, Båtsfjord, Varanger, Norway


Learn more about the Long-tailed duck on wiki
youtube video about a research project

One of the beauties I birded in Båtsfjord, Varanger a month ago. It must be one of the most gorgeous birds ever.

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12 comments:

  1. Alfågeln har jag inte sett förut ,vacker .Nette

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  2. I love the pretty ducks, great captures!

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  3. A fabulous species. The males are so dapper in their breeding plumage.

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  4. Very pretty ducks, one I haven't seen yet.

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  5. Its a great looking duck. Stunning.

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  6. I agree ... That is an amazing and beautiful bird.

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  7. Gorgeous ducks!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos of these gorgeous ducks.

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  8. What a delightful bird! Really beautiful!

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  9. Oh, my, they are lovely! Thank you for sharing - wonderful shots!

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