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23-JAN-2013	Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Greater Scaup

Male and female Greater Scaup, a coastal bird, is less commonly seen inland. I guess the variety of vegetation in Delta Ponds attracted them. I think they winter in the US.

Nikon COOLPIX P510
1/250s f/5.9 at 180.0mm iso220
Shot at 180mm focal length, 35mm equivalent AOV is 1000mm! full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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paplvr		26-Jan-2013 22:32
Elegant lovely birds Vern. Linda S

Ronald Bijtenhoorn		24-Jan-2013 22:00
We see them overhere as well but only in winter time.

s_barbour		24-Jan-2013 18:35
Such a beautiful pair, great catch!

Hernan E. Enriquez		24-Jan-2013 15:19
Well done!

NealyBob		24-Jan-2013 09:00
Very nice capture of these two beautiful ducks~!

Guest		24-Jan-2013 06:19
Beautiful birds, nicely captured at long range.

Bryan Murahashi		24-Jan-2013 04:46
Nice capture of this cute couple. V

Yvonne		24-Jan-2013 01:35
Lovely capture swimming together Vern!

Paul Milholland		24-Jan-2013 00:00
They look so cartoon-y with those eyes. ;-)

Deborah		23-Jan-2013 23:41
That's a beautiful pair Bea! They do winter here in No. California, but I've not spotted one yet.

Stephanie		23-Jan-2013 23:23
What a handsome couple! V

Laura Milholland		23-Jan-2013 21:21
A lovely shot of them, Vern. We mostly see the Lesser Scaup down our way.

Martin Lamoon		23-Jan-2013 20:49
Well seen, great pair. v

Bea.		23-Jan-2013 20:27
Nice shot of these rather unusual visitors.

Clarence King		23-Jan-2013 20:17
excellent detail, good capture Vern. v

Judith Barnett		23-Jan-2013 19:23
These are gorgeous birds and the hi-key image shows them off beautifully!

JSB PHOTOGRAPHS		23-Jan-2013 18:48
There really cute, nice one Vern!

joseantonio		23-Jan-2013 17:25
Like those lovely reflections.V

Ed Duverger		23-Jan-2013 17:23
Elegant couple.

Walter Otto Koenig		23-Jan-2013 17:03
A very nice photo of these two. Nice details and patterns in the water.

Guest		23-Jan-2013 17:01
Beautiful capture

Ed R		23-Jan-2013 16:33
Scoping out the Scaup!

Roger Bailey		23-Jan-2013 16:26
A great image of Ma and Pa Scaup.

Steve Thuman		23-Jan-2013 16:07
Very nice.

Guest		23-Jan-2013 15:59
A super image of this pair... We seldom see them at the Metcalf Refuge any more...

Ann		23-Jan-2013 15:51
Excellent shot of these beautiful birds Vern.

Jim Coffman		23-Jan-2013 15:44
A beautiful image of this lovely pair!!

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