A Christmas Harlequin!

Looking forward to a new year! I was very tempted to photoshop in a Santa Claus hat.

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Ferdy Christant

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Nice festive outfit indeed! Happy holidays Gary and thanks for all your contributions here. May it continue! Posted 4 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  Ferdy, thank you for your kind comments. I am looking forward to the new year. Posted 4 years ago

Patomarazul

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So pretty! Posted 4 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  They are quite splendid! Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

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Happy holidays, Gary! I hope you had a nice Christmas. And, I think this duck would look lovely in a Santa hat ;P. Posted 4 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  Thanks, had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours! Ran out of Santa hats... the crows were wearing them! Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    Haha! Those crows must be super festive ;). And, thanks, Happy New Year to you too <3. Hope it's a great one for you! Posted 4 years ago

The Harlequin duck

The harlequin duck is a small sea duck. It takes its name from Harlequin , a colourfully dressed character in Commedia dell'arte. The species name comes from the Latin word "histrio", "actor". In North America it is also known as lords and ladies. Other names include painted duck, totem pole duck, rock duck, glacier duck, mountain duck, white-eyed diver, squeaker and blue streak.

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Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.

Species identified by gary fast

By gary fast

Uploaded Dec 26, 2020. Captured Dec 20, 2020 09:15 in 315 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.

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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.