Young Mandarin Ducks

This is cheating a bit because these ducks are in captivity. The picture was taken at Martin Mere. In Lancashire. It is run by the Wildfowl Trust who do a lot of conservation work. I think these ducks, like many other species are part of a breeding programme.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Lovely birds , beautifully coloured and great detail is the third a female ,being of a different marking and duller colourings !

[Gayle Sears]

They are beautiful birds. The one on the right looks a little scruffy tho.

[Joanne Diochon]

Such beautiful markings, hope to see one of these in the flesh someday.

[Helen]

Great shot, they look like they have been spray painted !!
Lovely line up, Fav

[Denise Wood]

Adorable :)

[Valerie Chesney]

OOH. So sweet, they look painted. Gorgeous...fav

[Graham Thresher]

Great shot.

[Jane Morley]

So colourful. Love it.