Sunday, January 18, 2009

RAMSEY QUAKERS CRITTER



Definitely my best side Babooshka
Ramsey Daily Photo
http://dailyphotoisleofman.blogspot.com/


Critters Sunday


As you know I was supposed to be running a series of photos this coming week, Ramsey Beach Images. Of course the moment I suggest that it has consistently rained. Typical. Fortunately I always have a ready stock of recent beach bird images, such as this one. Now I think this is a Muscovy. Can you confirm or deny that out there in critter land?


Funny name Muscovy don't you think? Muscovy meaning coming from the Moscow area but these ducks are don't originate from there. It seems it could be the company that traded in the bird may have given the bird the name, rather than the area. Also Muscovy could be Musk Duck. Anyway lots of Muscovy related stuff for you at wiki here. 


As you've noticed a logo now appears on the image. Sorry folks but well if you've been reading this week you'll know about the problems. For those just passing through, lets just say keep an eye on your own blog and images. They are yours, not anyone else's. 


Take this blog, it's me Babooshka,Ramsey Daily Photo, http://dailyphotoisleofman.blogspot.com/
Anywhere else it's theft. 


It's been a long week. See you on faceboook see logo. For more critters see Misty Dawn to join or view others.

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If you are reading this on another site that has a different url it is an illegal copy and
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52 comments:

Mimi said...

great close up!

Unknown said...

Strange looking bird.

Anonymous said...

Yep Muscovy.

A Scattering said...

Excellent advice about protecting your work. I have to start doing the same. Insert a text box via PhotoShop I'm thinking?

Getting more snow here and it's only -10C after being -20C this morning. Can I send you some snow??

Elaine from the Great White North (Canada)

Susie of Arabia said...

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Anonymous said...

Your title makes this photo.

Celeste said...

It is indeed a Muscovy, great picture. Sorry to hear that you have been having problems with people using your work.

George said...

Great picture. I'm sorry to hear about your continuing problems with theft of works.

Anonymous said...

You're quakers Babs. Hope it' a better week for you.

Ramblings of a Villas Girl said...

Hi! I couldn't tell you if it is a Muscovy or not. It is funny looking, but yet very pretty. I love the mow-hawk and the eye. Very intense. Lisa

Ming the Merciless said...

Actually he is a cute critter!! I have seen ducks with more warts than that.

Anonymous said...

LB,

You make my day. Never made you Brits with a humor but you are all that and a bag of doritos. How do you get these guys to show for you?

Jane Hards Photography said...

Babooshka didn't go to school with anyone named Christian. If I really did enlighten me before I come to you. You've seen the blog post.

Jane Hards Photography said...

Christian you lied just another feed to a dodgy site, and that's why you have been deleted.

Bruce said...

We have those ducks here in Florida too. Very cute when they're young, but as they grow up, not so cute.
Thanks for visiting my blog:)

Michele said...

Oh yeh, handsome little fella, for sure! =D

Anonymous said...

Great close-up pic :)

Rhea said...

Quite a profile! Love the close up.

Anonymous said...

One of Benji's flock was a muscovey duck. Some 'kids' beat it to death with a baseball bat..Ain't people great....

BLS said...

Yes a Muscovey. Quite a character.

BLS said...

Yes a Muscovey. Quite a character.

DrowseyMonkey-Photos said...

What a great face!

b13 said...

The only word that comes to mind is GHAAAA!

Cloudia said...

Nice image. am glad you took back control of your work! Aloha-

Indrani said...

Yeah the best side!

angela said...

So that's what a Muscovy looks like.
He's certainly got his beady eye on us..

Poopsie aka Blue said...

He's one red faced guy!
I hope ALL who have been giving you grief, are similarly affected.

Take care
Blue

Reader Wil said...

Yes it's a muscovy! Last year I saw a couple here in the neighbourhood and later the same bird in Australia too.

mamapippa said...

I don't know the name of the animal, but he/she's looking a little bit strange, but cute !

Anonymous said...

Not the most handsome duck. I prefer mine on a plate. I do remember my mother bringing them home live for my father to deal to. We had the great job of plucking them.
Hope the watermark helps with picture theft. Keep us posted.

Ikle.Kaiy said...

thoughs ducks are bloody leathal.... got a good bite on em... still remember them and the geese gangin up on me in the shipyard (ramsey too) years ago when taking my dogs for a walk.

magiceye said...

that sure is a wonderful profile!

Thank you for your kind words and honoring me by being my blog follower!

Kate said...

Like any true star, the best side must be photographed...and ONLY the best side. Cool photo!

Bergson said...

Another future star!!

°-)

Gattina said...

Instead of water it must drink a lot of red wine, it's nose is so red !

Anonymous said...

Catwalk material.

Chuck Pefley said...

I try to always have © info on every image that makes it's way out of my camera into the sometimes cold and cruel world. Too bad if a few don't want the intrusion ... don't forget about the IPTC data in the file info attached to the photo!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Babooshka: That is one ugly duck, I had heard of the ugly duckling but it grew up pretty.
I got 6" more of snow last night and you can have it.

Unknown said...

Interesting looking head shot !!!!

Great photo !

Knoxville Girl said...

chin up, ducks! things will get better. love the head shot or Mr Muscovy here.

Jane Hards Photography said...

We are steering oursleves here for the torrential rain and gales to come. This could be bad. I

Anonymous said...

Today and tomorrow B. Batten down the hatches. It is an ugly Muscovy.

Facebook is offline trying to send you a message.

Zannnie said...

why 'purple'?:)
(as you wrote in budapestdailyphoto.com)

this shot has an interesting angle :)

Jane Hards Photography said...

Zannie-i t's a gorgeous colour.

Chrissie- I can't get facebook either. Try Later.

Roan said...

The beak looks like it could be painful. Handsome fella anyway.

Pat said...

I had a pet duck (a drake) as a child, but not a Muscovy. His name was Hankie, and he followed me everywhere. Never knew ducks could be so affectionate either.

Anonymous said...

cool.

Teena in Toronto said...

What a cool bird!

Thanks for stopping by :)

Misty DawnS said...

That's a really neat looking duck... and yes, a neat name too! I always enjoy your posts, and it really upsets me that someone would steal from you!

storyteller said...

Interesting bird ... love the head shot and close up of the beak!
Hugs and blessings,

Anonymous said...

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Willard said...

That is definitely a Muscovy. We used to raise them on the farm. Thanks for your many visits to my blog and I enjoy visiting yours.

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