Whio / Blue Ducks
The Whio / Blue Duck is an endangered species with an estimated 3000 now living. I felt lucky to get a photo of this mating pair.
Common English Name: Blue Duck
Maori name: Whio
Scientific name: Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos
http://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/blue-duck
Mark Billiau. 01/05/2018 9:00
Interesting docu shot of these 2 blue ducks endemic to New Zealand !Such a pity that they are endangered !
Adele D. Oliver 01/05/2018 2:03
never seen and great to meet these little beauties with theirunusual blue plumage ... a lovely capture with freat light
effects on the water !!!
best regards,
Adele
† Reinhard S 30/04/2018 21:55
Lucky shoot!Gratulations, Reinhard