Well I didn't do very well! but I did come across a site that said- quote "Note - a lot of people land on this page when trying to identify an unfamiliar duck which they think may be a hybrid. 9 times out of 10 the bird they are looking for is in fact a domestic variant of Mallard. The various domesticated forms of Mallard, or 'breeds', were originally obtained through human-controlled selective breeding of Mallards. Many look nothing like wild Mallards in plumage, structure or size (some are huge!) Poultry and waterfowl keepers' associations have come up with appearance standards to which any domestic duck must conform in order to be accepted as one of their named breeds, and any that do not conform to one or other breed are described as impure, or "cross-breeds". However pure breed or cross breed, they're all biologically Mallards, descended from wild Mallards, and have no genetic influence from any other species."
So unless someone knows and shares....I guess it's an unsolved mystery! GREAT shot all the same!
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Sorry this is the same picture you commented on. For some reason I added it to my gallery for the second time. I was obviously busy and not paying attention
What a marvellous capture, the water looks like time has stopped and her feathers look as if each one has been painted on, what gorgeous little goslings as well, see she still has her eye on you ;-D ... Carol
This is really nice, very graphical, looks like a painting.. I think you use a special treatment to have your photos with this aspect and so sharp, I don't know how you do that.. but the result is stunning..
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Beautiful capture Wendy. The colours are superb and the detail on the duck. Love the way her head is just turned for the photo.
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Beautiful picture, the colours are lovely.
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Lovely shot, Wendy. He doesn't look too sure about going in.
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Another stunner wendy! great clarity as always!
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Nicely detailed and composed, like the colour of the water too
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Love the way he turning round to you......
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Sharp, colourful and balanced. Nice work...
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Very vibrant colour.
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Sureallyrealistic! and quite beautiful. Love the detail in the feathers. Haven't seen this bird before, I'll search out an identity.
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Great detail Wendy. I like the light shining on the water behind and the way she is looking at camera.
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Well I didn't do very well! but I did come across a site that said- quote "Note - a lot of people land on this page when trying to identify an unfamiliar duck which they think may be a hybrid. 9 times out of 10 the bird they are looking for is in fact a domestic variant of Mallard. The various domesticated forms of Mallard, or 'breeds', were originally obtained through human-controlled selective breeding of Mallards. Many look nothing like wild Mallards in plumage, structure or size (some are huge!) Poultry and waterfowl keepers' associations have come up with appearance standards to which any domestic duck must conform in order to be accepted as one of their named breeds, and any that do not conform to one or other breed are described as impure, or "cross-breeds". However pure breed or cross breed, they're all biologically Mallards, descended from wild Mallards, and have no genetic influence from any other species."
So unless someone knows and shares....I guess it's an unsolved mystery! GREAT shot all the same!
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I believe it maybe an Egyptian Goose.
Well captured shot Wendy with good detail and colour.
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Just beautiful Wendy, fabulous colours and love the ripple on the waer. Well done once again with this amazing shot. Pam.
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Superb colour and detail Wendy. Well done.
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Beautiful, love the water too.
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Wendy great shot lovely colours ... i think by the way he's turned his head he senses you behind
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Wonderful capture and setting. She is certainly aware of you...
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Hi Fiona
I am pretty sure this is an Egyptian goose. Thank you for all your research and information.
Thank you all for your kind comments.
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I like a lot, I commented already the first one you put in your gallery.. is there a difference here ?
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Super shot Wendy! gorgeous detail and colour, hope we can see some shots of her with her babies soon
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Hi Edy
Sorry this is the same picture you commented on. For some reason I added it to my gallery for the second time. I was obviously busy and not paying attention
Many Thanks for your second time around
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Hi Wendy,
nice detailed shot! I like the way the photo is telling a story..
Have they hatched now?
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Hi fotost
They have already hatched.
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Superb shot Wendy, great colours, thanks for comment. regards Rob
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What a marvellous capture, the water looks like time has stopped and her feathers look as if each one has been painted on, what gorgeous little goslings as well, see she still has her eye on you ;-D ... Carol
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Lovely colours, just like a painting, very nice shot.
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Not your normal table or Peking varity of duck I assume....
Great lighting effect on the water........
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This is really nice, very graphical, looks like a painting.. I think you use a special treatment to have your photos with this aspect and so sharp, I don't know how you do that.. but the result is stunning..
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Another great shot Wendy BOL
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Excellent. Nicely framed.
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Very nicely done, a like from me,regards Leon.
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Great performance! Congratulations.
Good luck! Всего наилучшего!
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VERY GOOD..L