Common Shelduck in Connecticut

The Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is a waterfowl species that is common in Eurasia. It resembles a short-necked goose, and has a red bill, pink... more

by Morris Finkelstein

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Common Shelduck in Connecticut

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Morris Finkelstein

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Photograph

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The Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is a waterfowl species that is common in Eurasia. It resembles a short-necked goose, and has a red bill, pink feet, white body, chestnut band on upper body, and a green head and neck. Its under-wings are almost entirely white. The species is a mostly a resident of western Europe, including Germany, Great Britain and Ireland, and lives mostly in marshes, along lakes, rivers and estuaries. It is seen rarely in the United States and Canada as a presumed 'visitor' from western Europe.

This Common Shelduck in flight was photographed at Hanover Pond in Meriden, Connecticut on 12-3-2015. While bird sightings at this location were initially considered a rare find, they were later thought to be that of a possible "escaped" bird. The origin of the solitary Common Shelduck in Connecticut, which had a small red band on its right foot, could not be determined. I used a Nikon D810 camera body and a Nikon 500mm f/4.0E FL ED VR lens to capture this image.

I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
Coastal Water Birds - Shore Birds, 5-19-2016
FAA Portraits - Birds, 7-25-2016
Ducks Geese And Swans Only, 10-18-2018
FAA Portraits, 9-16-2019
Water Forms, 5-17-2021
Gentlemen Club Art Group, 3-25-2023

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December 24th, 2015