Australasian Rajah Shelduck or Black Backed Shelduck ~

This lovely duck was so thirsty I walked right up beside...A very hot day, drink lots of water..

[Graham Harcombe]

He's a lovely fellow.

[Joanna kate]

Terrific capture Valerie, l though at first he was trying to sneak up on that leaf...

[Lou Ann]

This is a new duck species for me. With the white feet and bill, he’s so different!

[Gayle]

What a great looking duck! So nice that you were able to walk right up to him and get this shot! :-)

[Diana]

Fabulous shot of this lovely duck.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[KoalaGardens🐨]

it must have been so thirsty! neat snot :)

[Babs]

Lucky he found some water to drink. It has been so dry here.

[sally agnew]

Nicely captured :)

[Merrelyn]

He's enjoying his drink :)

[Sue Cooper]

Haven’t seen one of these before. He’s lovely.

[Valerie Chesney]

@joannakate @ellida @louannwarren @gaylewood @ludwigsdiana @bkbinthecity @koalagardens @onewing @hermann @merrelyn @susiemc Thanks for your great comments & Fav...This duck has lovely shiny black feathers. :)

[Kathy A]

Twice I read your title and twice I thought it said Black Beaked - I was very confused.

[Kerri]

Awesome shot