Blue-billed Duck (female) Oxyura australis Endangered in Victoria September 4th, 2018 Keysborough, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens The beautiful female Blue-billed duck, with her lovely barred plumage.
Freckled Duck Stictonetta naevosa Endangered in Victoria September 4th, 2018 Keysborough, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender I was thrilled to find this species of duck at a small residential wetland. Such amazing plumage!
Blue-billed Duck (male in breeding plumage) Oxyura australis Endangered in Victoria September 4th, 2018 Keysborough, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender Any wonder where this species gets its name! The stunning male in his full breeding splendour - chestnut plumage & bright blue bill!
