Maned Duck / Australian Wood Duck

Posted by DC on Wed Apr 07, 2004 2:53 pm

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Maned Duck Chenonetta jubata
EOS300D, 300 F4L IS, 1.4xTCII, iso 400, F6.3, 1/640, 550EX @ -2/3, handheld

It looks a little like a pygmy goose or similar to me, but I'm probably way off.

EDIT:: see, I knew I was wrong

:roll: Thanks for the ID EJ

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Apr 07, 2004 3:00 pm

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This is an absolutely fantastic shot of a female Maned Duck. A native of Australia.

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by Bill Whala on Wed Apr 07, 2004 3:55 pm

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I’ll have to defer to E.J.’s ID skills.

This is an absolutely wonderful shot of a duck I’ve never heard of before.
Very, very nice!!

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by Phil Shaw on Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:13 pm

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EJ is correct in his ID. I don't want to make an issue about this, but the bird is clearly pinioned and should, therefore, be properly captioned as captive. Nice shot with moody water, though.

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:43 pm

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Phil Shaw wrote:I don't want to make an issue about this, but the bird is clearly pinioned and should, therefore, be properly captioned as captive. Nice shot with moody water, though.

While this may be a good practice, it is not a requirement on NatureScapes.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:59 pm

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I know Dave is more than able to answer this himself, but in his absence this evening, I would just like to point out that when we know we are posting a wing clipped captive duck we will say it was photographed at a wildlife park or whatever. On the particular lake this was shot, there are a mix of captive and free flying birds and until E.J. kindly identified this one we did not know which category this belonged to. I certainly would not know anyway unless it was obviously clipped as some are.

I am sure it will be 'properly captioned' to your satisfaction Phil as soon as Dave returns.

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by AForns on Wed Apr 07, 2004 7:03 pm

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A most excellent image with a great mood Congratulations

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by Laura Stiefel on Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:07 pm

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This is a stunning shot Dave. I love the neutral tones which run throughout the image and the way the duck's plumage matches the silky water.

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by Sheri Whala on Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:28 pm

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This is a cool shot of a duck that I have not seen before! Very nice!

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by Jill on Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:29 pm

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Dave, I've never 'known' a Maned Duck that I didn't love!! Yours is no exception!!!

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by Alan Murphy on Wed Apr 07, 2004 10:24 pm

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Sweet Duck shopt Dave.

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by fredcor on Thu Apr 08, 2004 8:22 am

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WOW Just WOW. How do you and Carol make your waters look like brush strokes?

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by Jim Urbach on Thu Apr 08, 2004 7:43 pm

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Dave,

What a neat looking lady. The brown water compliments her quite well.

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by AlexC on Thu Apr 08, 2004 8:06 pm

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Dave, wonderful Quacker, and excellent colors a tad more room on the back, but I am being picky!! Wonderful indeed!!!

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by NDCheryl on Thu Apr 08, 2004 11:12 pm