Female Smew

Jay Ryser, 6 months ago

I was wondering what smew works you would post . . .

Love the head

Lori Peters in reply to Jay Ryser’s comment, 6 months ago

I had to climb back up that doggone zoo to get the female. Oh well, it will take off those winter poulds that most of us gain. Thanks for the comment.

Mui-Ling Teh, 6 months ago

It is quite fascinating. Among most creatures out there; the male is more beautiful, but for this smew the female is very beautiful too.

Mar Silva, 6 months ago

They really are beautiful birds! Love her pretty colored head…

cherylc1, 6 months ago

what a beauty- lovely capture!

Lori Peters in reply to Mui-Ling Teh’s comment, 6 months ago

I noticed that , too! It is a rare exception. Thanks for the comment.

Lori Peters in reply to Mar Silva’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you, Mar. I wanted the female on the site, also.

pinkyjain, 6 months ago

So beautiful, what a pretty red head

Lori Peters in reply to cherylc1’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you for all the kind comments, Cheryl.

Lori Peters in reply to pinkyjain’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you, Lisa. I’m glad she can share the beautiful little pond with her mate, Male Smew.

hilarydougill, 6 months ago

Beautiful little bird, and glorious colours. Great capture

Lori Peters in reply to hilarydougill’s comment, 6 months ago

I didn’t know what it was until you told me. Thanks, Hilary. Also, thanks for the comment.

Lindsay Knowles, 6 months ago

Nice shot Lori.

reflector, 6 months ago

I’ve never seen one of these incredible birds before ! Very crisply caught !

Lori Peters in reply to reflector’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you, reflector. I now have the male and female. I think the female is prettier but the male is really unique looking.

Lori Peters in reply to Lindsay Knowles’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you so much.

nancie, 6 months ago

nice colors
We have ones that kinda look like that
but a black head..

Lori Peters in reply to nancie’s comment, 6 months ago

I had never seen anything like these smews. Thanks, Nancie.

sugarbear, 6 months ago

That’s a good looking redhead! LOL!!! I have never heard of a smew before…. very beautiful!

Lori Peters in reply to sugarbear’s comment, 6 months ago

It just looked like a duck to me. I love her red hair, also, and she didn’t have to pay a cent for it. She is prettier than her mate. Thanks for the comment.

Elaine Farmer, 6 months ago

These are adorable ducks!! I have never seen this one either, as they must not be native to where I am. The male is striking too.. Great captures!. :)

Lori Peters in reply to Elaine Farmer’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you so much. I like her red hair.

misiabe80, about 1 month ago

Sweet duck and great work!!!

Lori Peters in reply to misiabe80’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you so much for the kind comment. i like her red hair. xx