One of my favourite ducks... the Eider.
Eider (Somateria mollissima) male.
It's the UK's heaviest duck and it's fastest flying...
... the females breast feathers (eiderdown) have long been harvested for pillows and quilts.
Now largely replaced by down from domestic farm geese or synthetic alternatives.
Wild Bird Wednesday
Now largely replaced by down from domestic farm geese or synthetic alternatives.
Wild Bird Wednesday
16 comments:
no mistaking that profile! awesome!
We have lots of these out here in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Yes, they are one big duck!
What a handsome bird and an awesome macro shot, Andrew. I know that Eiderdown has largely been replaced, but their down is still in demand and is very expensive. I am assuming only the very rich could afford it. Love this ...
Andrea @ From The Sol
Beautiful photo of this attractive duck!
WOW! What a fabuous portrait shots of the Eider.
Very nice close up Andrew. It's a great place to visit.
Beautifully captured. Really love the composition of the image.
Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography
handsome duck profile.. looks like a 3rd cousin several times removed from a penguin
Cracking shot! I was a bit disappointed not to see many of these when I was in the NE last year - I think I may have been there at the wrong time of the year. Next time perhaps?
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Wonderful picture, quite a striking profile.
It's got one of the best calls as well as being really nice looking.
Magnificent species portrait.
Greetings Tinie
Beautiful capture.
Such a beautiful duck. I'm glad they don't have to give up their feathers any more ;>)
Your photo, and this duck's majestic profile...both works of art!
That is a beautiful duck. Great details in the close up shot.
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