This is a duck that we've seldom see in flight, so it was quite a suprise to see these four getting ready to come in for a landing on the pond! Northern Shoveler facts: Perhaps the most visible diagnostic characteristic of the northern shoveler is its large spoon-shaped bill, which widens towards the tip and creates a shape unique among North American waterfowl. ~ Ducks Unlimited

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Our newest Gallery: ‘January’s Shades of Grey’ is part of the PBase Monthly Challenge and will feature outdoor scenes of Southern Vancouver Island. To visit it click HERE