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Two male ducks fighting over the female

Again taken at Wetllands in London.

A set of three during the engaging tackles!

Large if time

Thank you all for the votes and comments on yesterdays Woodpecker, very apprecitive.

Lillian

Camera:Canon EOS 50D
Lens:Canon 100-400mm
Title:OUCH
Username:Lillian Lillian
Uploaded:28 Mar 2010 - 8:10 AM
Tags:Ducks, Fighting, General, Humour / fun, Males, Wetlands london, Wildlife / nature
Votes:42
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pluckyfilly
pluckyfilly (e2 Member)
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28 Mar 2010 - 8:39 AM
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I saw some of this going on during my recent visit, your V3 is the better shot IMO

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sparrowhawk
sparrowhawk (e2 Member)
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28 Mar 2010 - 9:02 AM
0

great shots

heids
3
Scotland1 Constructive Critique Points
28 Mar 2010 - 9:05 AM
0

Who won? 3 superb images showing some great action.

EAS
EAS (e2 Member)
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EAS vcard Scotland13 Constructive Critique Points
28 Mar 2010 - 10:53 AM
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This certainly is action! V3 for me too!

Ann

baclark
28 Mar 2010 - 11:24 AM
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Spring is definitely in the air! Well captured action shots Lillian.
Barbara

EMJAYCEE
EMJAYCEE (e2 Member)
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EMJAYCEE vcard England7 Constructive Critique Points
28 Mar 2010 - 12:01 PM
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Action all the way - great set Lillian.
Joan.

goso
goso (e2 Member)
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28 Mar 2010 - 12:28 PM
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Great action shots all three Lillian - well done...Bill

Bob_V
Bob_V (e2 Member)
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Bob_V vcard United States2 Constructive Critique Points
28 Mar 2010 - 2:15 PM
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Some great action captures Lillian, a superb set.
Bob

gingerdelight
gingerdelight (e2 Member)
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298 forum postsgingerdelight vcard United Kingdom11 Constructive Critique Points
28 Mar 2010 - 2:48 PM
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Great captures but, oh my goodness, how these two are "having a go"!!
Carol

gerrymac
28 Mar 2010 - 3:06 PM
0

Nice action I'd have cropped tighter....nice job
Gerry

ChiliMan
ChiliMan (e2 Member)
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28 Mar 2010 - 4:49 PM
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See the kind of ruckus you women cause?? Ok fine, it's all worth it...but still!

Well captured ruckus, Lillian Wink

A.

LynneJoyce
LynneJoyce (e2 Member)
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28 Mar 2010 - 4:50 PM
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At this time of year they are obsessed with mating, hence the fights. Great series of action shots.

TrevBatWCC
TrevBatWCC (e2 Member)
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28 Mar 2010 - 5:26 PM
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Great set of action shots, Lillian - did you see who won?!! Think V3's my fave.
TrevB Smile

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
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Lillian vcard United Kingdom14 Constructive Critique Points
28 Mar 2010 - 6:04 PM
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No, not really as they were going under the water so much, could not tell which was which at the end...but winner swan off with the 'bride' so soon to be little paddling quackers around!...will check that out for you all in a few weeks time...
Lillian
Thank you all for the comments

Ruthannette
Ruthannette (e2 Member)
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28 Mar 2010 - 7:06 PM
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I love it when they squabble, as long as no bird gets hurt of course. Well captured Lillian.

Ruth.

Last Modified By Ruthannette at 28 Mar 2010 - 7:07 PM
bromley-smith
28 Mar 2010 - 10:25 PM
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Wonderful captures Lillian, that's quite a battle.
Tony

andylea
andylea (e2 Member)
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36 forum postsandylea vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
28 Mar 2010 - 11:08 PM
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three wonderful captures lillian v3 my favourite Wink
andy

WL_Harris
28 Mar 2010 - 11:25 PM
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The fight is on !
I like the pose in V2 the most, lots of action in all three.
Lee

metro074
metro074 (e2 Member)
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29 Mar 2010 - 3:38 AM
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Excellent captures Lillian. Were's the gal!! Superb detail. Smile
Carol

norton
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United Kingdom6 Constructive Critique Points
29 Mar 2010 - 8:49 AM
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Great capture,well timed..................

Tony.

Gezina
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United Kingdom6 Constructive Critique Points
29 Mar 2010 - 12:51 PM
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Well timed series of shots - its that time of the year again ... Ina

tigertimb
29 Mar 2010 - 5:15 PM
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Lovely action sequence with all the flying water and the squabble; rare to see neither backing down!
#3 my particular favourite, just before the moment of impact Smile
Tim

colmar
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42 forum posts Scotland35 Constructive Critique Points
29 Mar 2010 - 6:42 PM
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A wonderful set of "action" images so well captured they make for grand images these fighting ducks ! Colin

PhilT2
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78 forum posts England2 Constructive Critique Points
29 Mar 2010 - 9:45 PM
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You don't expect ducks to get so aggressive......great series of pictures

rpba18205
rpba18205 (e2 Member)
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30 Mar 2010 - 6:20 PM
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Great action shots well captured.
RJ.

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