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Jan 12, 2008 10:43 |  #1

This feathered (can somebody be more accurate?) seemed to enjoy this kind of splashing.

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Jan 12, 2008 13:13 |  #2

That's quite a large spash! Nice action capture. Can't help w/ the ID

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Jan 12, 2008 13:33 |  #3

Looks like a Muscovy Duck (domestic)??




  
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Jan 12, 2008 23:47 |  #4

Very nice shot indeed.

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Jan 13, 2008 00:53 |  #5

Thanks all. I forgot to mention that this was shot in an open zoo in Thailand.

Jim, thanks for id - muscovy duck it seems to be.

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Jan 13, 2008 02:02 |  #6

Really cool shot!

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Jan 13, 2008 07:06 |  #7

I would say its a white muscovy duck , ive seen em with black feathers as well , cool shot too .

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Jan 13, 2008 07:37 |  #8

Fantastic shot. Great action with vibrant colors and nice dark background. Excellent!

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Jan 13, 2008 11:29 |  #9

Eddie, Woody, Henry: thanks for feedback. - Yes, I was lucky with the background.

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