The New Zealand Scaup is shaped like a traditional bathtub duck. They frequent the lakes in the South Island of New Zealand and are renowned for their deep diving abilities.
It was the final shot after a dozen failed attempts. There was three ducks diving deep to shift through the mud and I caught this one as he/she was kicking madly to get to the bottom. They were funny when they rose to take a breath as they would tuck their bills against their chest and rocket back to the surface.
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Cracking capture – love to know how you got this one Gerard?
Thanks for the comment Graeme.
It was the final shot after a dozen failed attempts. There was three ducks diving deep to shift through the mud and I caught this one as he/she was kicking madly to get to the bottom. They were funny when they rose to take a breath as they would tuck their bills against their chest and rocket back to the surface.
fantastic image, wel done
wow