Mandarin

[Dan Leach]

Took these a while ago.
But as TP now has a dedicated bird section I though I'd post them.

This was a very suprising visitor to the duck pond where I work at Lancaster Uni.
Not sure exactly how rare they are, I know they sometimes appear down south.
Amazing looking bird!!!

 

[xvickyx]

such stunning birds, great shot

 

[merv]

Hi Dan - third attempt to post these - dont know what went wrong. Saw this little gem at the Wildlife and Wetlands Trust near Belfast this week
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merv

 

[kev45]

Stunning birds, well caught