Northern Shoveler over-winter on the Exe Estuary, here in  Devon in large numbers.

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As a bird photographer, I am very fond of this species which has a lovely combination of colours even when in their more drab winter plumage.

It's quite difficult to get photographs of these ducks  in flight unless the weather is sunny and very bright but equipment is very important.  Recently I have purchased a new Pentax 300mm prime lens which is absolutely fabulous and has far exceeded my expectations. Had I known how good it was I would have bought one months ago.

This is a drake Wigeon, another species that must number thousands on the marsh at the moment.
Of course these are not ducks but Canada Geese, a species that is not very popular here in the UK. They are a noisy, aggressive species.