The male Mandarin (Aix galericulata) has the most elaborate and ornate plumage with distinctive long orange feathers on the side of the face, orange 'sails' on the back, and pale orange flanks. The female is dull by comparison with a grey head and white stripe behind the eye, brown back and mottled flanks. They were introduced to the UK from China and have become established following escapes from captivity. Here in the NW of England a few large colonys thrive on inland bodies of water, often in Country Parks.
These images are from my local park - Etherow cp
please click on the images to appreciate the finer detail within the pixels
please click on the images to appreciate the finer detail within the pixels
how many colours.....
just looking magnificant
in soft focus
preening in a tree
going for a stroll
mr & mrs
how cute are they.....
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