It was a total surprise to see the Mandarin species, native to East Asia, in the wetlands habitat at Taronga Zoo. I've seen them before on others blogs and always amazed at their striking colour palette.
Their speed too was quite the surprise; the fact that they go underwater and propel themselves along so swiftly.
..in this short video you will also see momentarily, a Javanese Finch (Sparrow), and a Royal Spoonbill.
Due to a lot of 'hustle and bustle' I haven't been on your blog for a long time. Sorry for that Carole! Finally I found some time now and I've watched your posts and I read it with a lot of pleasure. :-)
I'm always in awe of these beautiful ducks. Their luminescent colours are so striking. The video was beaut to watch as well with them cleaning their feathers and bathing. I also loved the added bonus of the koi - a favourite of mine. Thank you :D)
Hi Carole,Such a lovely duck but almost unreal due to its spectacular plumage. We have them here, mostly in wildfowl collections but escapees over the years have established a feral population.
thanks for visiting Snap Happy Birding, and for leaving a comment; I can still see them. Now both my blogs are resting in idle mode. It was time to give other things priority, even though I miss my regular blogging and the feedback that came my way over the years. Take care.
gorgeous!! going to watch your fun video now. ( :
ReplyDeleteThe Mandarin duck is beautiful. Lovely photos and video!
ReplyDeleteWow ! Beautiful pictures and video.
ReplyDeleteThey are so gorgeous !
Greetings
Beautiful pictures of the mandarin duck, Carole.
ReplyDeleteVideo is also beautiful.
Greetings Irma
Such beautiful ducks. Those carp must take jabs at their feet every now and then , they sure get out of their way fast .lol
ReplyDeletei'd love to see them in person as they certainly rival the colors of our wood ducks. :) i liked the huge koi or carp in the pond, too.
ReplyDeleteThose Mandarins are just so gorgeous, and I really enjoyed the video and getting to see the Finch and the Spoonbill.
ReplyDeleteYou captured them beautifully. Such color.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. They look like they are painted.
ReplyDeleteoh lovely birds. So colorful!
ReplyDeleteThese guys are gorgeous! I've never seen one in person.
ReplyDeleteThese ducks never cease to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteThey are so gorgeous.
Love all those beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS birds Carole...they are so colorful, they do not look real! Great pics!!!
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A nice place to go, and full of things to see.
ReplyDeleteEstos patos me encanta,son preciosos.Las capturas y video estan muy bien.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds and stunning photos. Have a good week Diane
ReplyDeleteDue to a lot of 'hustle and bustle' I haven't been on your blog for a long time. Sorry for that Carole! Finally I found some time now and I've watched your posts and I read it with a lot of pleasure. :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you'll have a great week
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They would have to be the prettiest ducks I have ever seen Carole.
ReplyDeleteWow! Glamorous ducks.
ReplyDeleteHow can one bird have so many fabulous colors, designs, and interesting body shapes?? Delightful!
ReplyDeleteI'm always in awe of these beautiful ducks. Their luminescent colours are so striking.
ReplyDeleteThe video was beaut to watch as well with them cleaning their feathers and bathing.
I also loved the added bonus of the koi - a favourite of mine.
Thank you :D)
Oh wow! They are so gorgeous! I too have seen them on other people's blogs but never in real life.
ReplyDeleteDearest Carole;
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful and colorful duck the Mandarin duck are♡♡♡ I DO wish I could see them :-)
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Hi Carole,Such a lovely duck but almost unreal due to its spectacular plumage. We have them here, mostly in wildfowl collections but escapees over the years have established a feral population.
ReplyDeleteIt's always stunning to encounter these really colorful ducks at our local city pond.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the video!
What a stunning duck! It's on my wish list, though I doubt I'll ever see one in person.
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