Mandarin Ducks

The male Mandarins lose their distinctive plumage between May and August,during which time,they are flightless for about a month.
Many thanks for all your views,comments and favs,always much appreciated.

[Bep]

THeir plumage is wonderful.

[Wylie]

I never knew that! makes sense though. lovely that you have them near.

[Joyce W.]

I love seeing all the different fowl and birds on this site!

[Anne ❀]

beautiful birds, great shot of the 3 of them

[Simply Amanda]

So pretty and in such a great setting.

[Lynda McG]

Nice capture

[mittens (Marilyn)]

How cool you captured three of them. Great shot.

[Catherine P]

Just gorgeous! Love all those ruffled, colourful feathers!

[Rosie Kind]

Oh they do look a bit scruffy don't they. I didn't realise that they don't fly for a month

[Joan]

Great comp!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Super shot

[Lynne Hart]

Lovely capture.

[Margo]

Beautiful A FAV