Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Pink-eared Ducks tuck into Red Azolla


Pink-eared Ducks (Malacorhynchus membranaceus) popping up in many places lately, including first time listing in Tyto Wetlands.


They share a taste for Red Azolla with - among others - Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa).


Chasing prey amid azolla and mud yesterday, Pacific (White-necked) Heron (Ardea pacifica).


And recently stepping out on Pink Lotus, Water Snowflake and azolla, White-browed Crake (Amaurornis cinerea).

1 comment:

geoff from yea said...

Love that photo of the white-browed crake. That leafy setting creates a wonderful aura. The white markings seem to glow. Joyous

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