Aquatic Birds

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Water Droplets

The Shelduck was swimming close to shore. It had been dabbling underwater for food. Head & neck were covered with tiny water droplets. I'm loving being able to enjoy its unique beauty up close.
Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea)

Tadorna ferruginea Ruddy Shelduck duck aquatic aquatic bird large duck rare uncommon escaped exotic water fowl water fowl dabbling duck native to Asia white rock lake dallas texas sunset bay swimming close up water drops