Quacks Like A Duck
Creative Photography judge’s submission
The Pacific Black Duck, Anas superciliosa is a dabbling duck found in much of Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and many islands in the southwestern Pacific, reaching to the Caroline Islands in the north and French Polynesia in the east. It is usually called the Grey Duck or Pārera in New Zealand.
EXIF DATA
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture: f/5.6
Lens Type: EF75-300mm f/4-5.6
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire
Mother Duck
This weekend I took Willow out to the park. While there we went for a wander and saw this amazing sight. A Mother Pacific Black duck was carefully herding her little ones around the edges of the pond while they were dipping under the water grazing for food. She remained attentive and watched over them while they dined.
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