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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

World Bird Wednesday: Hardhead Duck & Mallard Duck

On one of my recent visits to the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, I discovered a lone Hardhead amongst a large group of Pacific Black Ducks. The Hardhead is the only true diving duck found in Australia.






On this same visit, there was also a lone Mallard. The Mallard is not native to Australia and was introduced from the 1860's. Such stunning colours!





  

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17 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlNovember 9, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    wow, that hardhead is a gorgeous duck! such rich brown tones!

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  2. SpringmanNovember 10, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    One can only speculate how the Hardheaded duck got it's name!
    These are wonderful photos showing superb detail through out the entire series. Brilliantly taken! Thank you for sharing.
    Cheers!

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  3. ReenaNovember 10, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Such a beautiful duck and your photos are awesome! Love the detail!

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  4. Pat UlrichNovember 10, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Gorgeous shot of the ducks (especially the first one!) -- such a beautiful species.

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  5. holdingmomentsNovember 10, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Excellent captures Liz.
    I know the Mallard; we have lots here, but I've never heard or seen a Hardhead before.

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  6. theconstantwalkerNovember 10, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Lovely images of your beautiful birds..
    I have just had a lovely browes around your blog and am now following.

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  7. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Wow that hard headed is really something!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  8. FilipBlogNovember 10, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    The first duck has special eyes.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  9. Carole M.November 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    enjoyed each of your photos from the botanic gardens. I've visited there many years ago; unfortunately it was a Boxing Day and it was SWELTERING:) Your ducks and most colourful and calming to see; lovely photography

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  10. Brian KingNovember 10, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Awesome shots, Liz! We have mallards galore. Their colors are great in the sunlight. I've never seen a Hardhead. I like the blue eyes.

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  11. Hilke BrederNovember 10, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Stunning photos of the Hardhead. Never heard of this duck before, but now I know. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Nadege,November 10, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Wonderful images. That first one is amazing, great composition, colors and clarity.

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  13. LarryNovember 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Wow Liz, that Hardhead Duck is so cool. I love those warm brown and gold colors. Of course the Mallard has that beautiful plumage we get to see everywhere in the states but they are still special to me.

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  14. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentNovember 10, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful captures Liz.

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  15. Tracey LeederNovember 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Both ducks are beautiful. I especially love that first shot of the hardhead. Beautiful bird.

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  16. ArijaNovember 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I had not seen , or at least consciously seen, a hardhead duck before. Thank you for posting this one. The mallards are pretty aren't they?

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  17. Joop ZandNovember 12, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Lovely pictures with nice colors.

    Bye from holland, Joop

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