The image shows a duck swimming in calm water. The duck has a mottled brown and black plumage with a distinctive pattern on its back and wings. Its head is a lighter brown, and it has a long, flat bill. The water around the duck is a mix of blue and green hues, reflecting the sunlight. There is a small white feather floating on the water near the duck.

Kuruwhengi

The Kuruwhengi (Australasian Shoveler, Spatula rhynchotis) is a wary bird so my earlier photos (at Pauatahanui Wildlife Reserve) were not great. I managed to use cover to get close to a small flock on Waimanu Lagoons at Waikanae Beach.


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