Northern Shoveler in flight over the South Platte River

Northern Shoveler in flight over the South Platte River

A male northern shoveler flies above the South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
A male northern shoveler flies above the South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Here is a type of bird you don’t see me take many pics of. I just don’t have the patience to photograph ducks. They are usually quite skittish and I’m not willing to sit and wait for them to come close. Yesterday I got lucky when this handsome fellow flew right by me, giving me a nice capture.

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