Shoveler

Quite a comical looking duck, with a wide bill, which has a serrated edge through which it sieves food ont he surface (though it can also dive). Slightly smaller than a Mallard, it has amber status. Find out more at the RSPB.

(male in 'eclipse' plumage)
Figgate Park
Duddingston
17/10/10

Figgate Park
Duddingston
13/11/10

both anthony robson
eclipse flickr link - link two