Northern Shoveler ?

I just came back from a little less than 2 weeks in England. I took lots of photos. It was my first visit since before Covid. I took it slow so I did not travel far and wide daily. I believe this bird is a northern shoveler. If I am wrong, let me know.

Northern Shoveler

I saw this bird close to the Thames River in London. I saw a lot of water birds in London through visits to the Royal Parks etc. This bird was in a pond near the Thames River on a cloudy day, and it was a forested area around the pond, so it was dark. This photo has been lightened.

The northern shoveler is a dabbling duck. Dabbling ducks feed on aquatic plants and small invertebrates on or near the surface or the water.

Happy Friday tomorrow!

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  2. You’re welcome, thanks, Yes, a lot happened; I can’t imagine how much more is coming, including the elections. I haven’t read the newspapers but watched YouTube recaps of the events.

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      1. I think many have learned to distrust media coverage because of biases they’ve shown; it’s all very confusing. In any case, glad you’re back.

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