Sorry, too busy for a photograph

This duck has the most beautiful patterns and textures in his feathers, but he wasn't interested in posing

[Carole Imes]

The patterns are just beautiful. I never saw a duck like this. He did one better, you caught him taking a stroll!

[Poppo Livy]

That is beautiful Robyn. He certainly looks like a duck on a mission.

[Andrew S]

What amazing markings , I have never seen one like it.

[Noela]

He is beautiful

[Islandgirl]

Love the markings.....really interesting bird!

[Babs]

Wow, so interesting, I have never seen a duck like this before.

[judith deacon]

What wonderful feathers, look almost like a herringbone tweed!

[Sheralee S]

He really is gorgeous, I love the patterns and colours.

[Davie]

Fabulous capture, Robyn. Amazing detail and colour. Some ducks act just like Prima Donnas lol.

[Kareen King]

Love the detail. Fav.

[Graham Thresher]

Instant Fav.

[Tremerryn]

Looking fabulous!

[Diane]

Wonderful markings, very unusual duck, haven't seen this one before!

[Hazel]

He's beautiful and unusual!

[Erika]

Great duck!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Fav!

[Maggie]

Wonderful plumage detail in this shot. This looks like a female paradise duck or shelduck - we have them over here too though they are hiding now - it's duck shooting season.

[Maggie]

Oh, I just twigged - you are over here. Hope you are enjoying your stay. You have picked a beautiful part of the country to visit.

[Linda]

What a beauty. Never seen one like that before. You captured super detail.

[tony gig]

Fabulous detailed shot...Fav

[Peter]

Stunning detail Robyn, lovely composition and lighting, what a beautiful bird;)

[Sue Wilde]

What totally wonderful colours he is

[Susan]

That's a great close up. Especially with an uncooperative subject. Interesting duck. Have not seen one like that.

[Suman Giri]

it looks a strange one

[Leah]

Stunning capture of this beautiful duck!!! Have never seen one like this before and do love the patterns in the feathers!!! Wonderful shot and a fav!!!

[Taffy]

This is one beautiful duck!

[David]

Brilliant detail ... despite the model's reluctance to stand still.

[Brianna]

Wow, I've never seen a duck this beautiful!!

[Andrew]

great capture! a very pretty duck!

[Dione Giorgio]

Wow this is beautiful. I have never seen one like this one. He seems happy to pose for you.

[Lyn Berriman]

Fabulous feathers for sure! Fav for me!

[Robyn]

@cimes1 @terryliv @tomtom @noela @radiogirl @onewing @judithdeacon @bella_ss @davie @kareenking @thresheg @tremerryn @dianeburns @quietpurplehaze @epcello @ziggy77 @happysnap @tonygig @pcoulson @swilde @westerly45 @sumaang @lealady @taffy @nzsportpix @lilminimonka @andrewkru @sangwann Thank you for your comments and favs. It seems this duck is special to New Zealand as so many of us have never seen one like this

[Robyn]

@snaphappi Thanks for identifying the duck Maggie. He is very beautiful and I hope he doesn't get shot. I absolutely loved visiting New Zealand - it's a very beautiful country

[Christine]

what an interesting looking bird!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Super shot!