A snowy cold day here

[hammered]

We had about 8 or so inches of snow in the early hours of this morning, so I grabbed the camera, and Benson of course and headed off to a local wildlife park. The pics are just a few from the walk today, but I did manage, just as it was starting to get dark, to get some shots of the Mandarin ducks I've been looking for for a while now . The downside is the sub zero temps are due to stay for a while yet , anyway I hope you enjoy the pics and the walk




















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ps. Yes I did feed the birds

[bcinbucks]

Great pics.

[RGINN]

I like the pics of the ducks. Are they native to there, or brought in? Not real familiar with that type of duck.

[hammered]

I like the pics of the ducks. Are they native to there, or brought in? Not real familiar with that type of duck.

Hi RGINN, the Mandarin was introduced from China sometime before 1745, but most of the wild population are as a result of birds that escaped or were released in the late 19th and early 20th century. They look even better in sunlight.


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[worldtalker]

Ian,Old Benson is just waiting on you!Nice Photos,the ducks are so colorful. God Bless Chris

[River Rat]

Benson looks happy to be in the great outdoors. I like the no fishing sign. Those pretty little ducks are not the same ones that are served @ Chinese restaurants ? If they are, they're too pretty to eat.

[fossis]

Those have to be some of the 'most beautiful' ducks in the world, thanks for sharing.

Fossis...........

[hammered]

Thanks guys, they sure are pretty ducks, and I'm going back tomorrow with a bigger lens . I don't know if they are on the menu in China, but knowing the Chinese diet, they probably are


hammered

[Chug And Red]

Wow, your newest pictures are breathtaking, I love the ones in flight, you captured them beautifully! It's wonderful to see Benson, he looks so happy! Chug picked the one lone duck for his background this week, and I'm doing the 2 birds flying! Thanks for sharing, you really made our day!!! Red

[Grafixwild]

Those ducks are awesome !!!

[packerbacker]

I agree, the ducks are gorgeous. Remind me of wood ducks but even more exotic.

[spartacus53]

Ian, you posted that first picture in the wrong forum.. That one should be is the add a caption section

[packerbacker]

btw...Benson is turning into a lardass and needs to go hunting.

[hammered]

Ian, you posted that first picture in the wrong forum.. That one should be is the add a caption section

Next time spart, I promise


hammered

[hammered]

Wow, your newest pictures are breathtaking, I love the ones in flight, you captured them beautifully! It's wonderful to see Benson, he looks so happy! Chug picked the one lone duck for his background this week, and I'm doing the 2 birds flying! Thanks for sharing, you really made our day!!! Red

Glad you guys liked the pics, I have a few new places to go soon to take some more, Avocets and Marsh Harriers and other nice wildlife


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[packerbacker]

Marsh Harriers..........that must be where the name came from for the jet huh? Never heard of them.

[hammered]

Marsh Harriers..........that must be where the name came from for the jet huh? Never heard of them.

Hi PB, this is one of our Marsh Harriers, unfortunately not one of my pics

[hammered]

btw...Benson is turning into a lardass and needs to go hunting.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Seriously Hammered, those pics are great. The ducks are so pretty I thought they were fake.

Thanks Peachy , but Benson is like a coiled snake, or a soiled cake, I can't remember which right now, but he's ready for a walk any time


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[Woodland Detectors]

Beautiful Pictures Ian.

[packerbacker]

That Harrier could become a favorite of mine. Georgeous!