Northern Shoveler (2/11)

ANSERIFORMES: Anatidae

Anas clypeata  

I spent over two hours watching this bird, during which time it flew three times. Once when it and other ducks appeared alarmed by a bird of prey, once when it seemed they had had enough feeding and were heading off to rest for a while, and once, unfortunately, when disturbed by me.

On two of the occasions it flew towards me so at least I was able to get closer, if somewhat fleeting, views of it, and to admire it in flight.

Here is the Northern Shoveler in flight with several male Australasian Shovelers and one female.