Shoveler Picture



Northern Shoveler, Palo Alto Bayland, California


June, 1995

Nikon F3, 300mm+1.4X teleconverter; 1/500 at f4; Kodachrome KR64




Northern Shoveler gets its from the shovel-like bill. The distinct color pattern makes them easy to be identified even from a distance. They are common wintering waterfowls all over the Bay area. In summer, you can see their breeding display with a couple swimming together and the male in front nodding its head just like one in this picture.





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