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. TexWisGirlApril 14, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    spectacular!

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  2. Nette CeciliaApril 14, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Alfågeln har jag inte sett förut ,vacker .Nette

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  3. eileeninmdApril 14, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    I love the pretty ducks, great captures!

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  4. FABApril 14, 2015 at 11:05 AM

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

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  5. thewovenspokeApril 14, 2015 at 11:52 AM

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

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  6. Adam JonesApril 14, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Its a great looking duck. Stunning.

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  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 14, 2015 at 1:59 PM

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

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  8. cedarmerefarmApril 14, 2015 at 8:36 PM

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

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  9. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 14, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    WOW! THat male WT duck if fabulous

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  10. A Colorful WorldApril 15, 2015 at 12:40 AM

    What a delightful bird! Really beautiful!

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  11. Inspired By JuneApril 15, 2015 at 3:52 PM

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

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  12. NatureFootstepApril 16, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    thanks Guys!

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