After surfers and snorkelers, I would like to show you the Northern Pintails in synchronized swimming. These ducks are known as dabbling ducks which feed on the surface of the ponds where they land. They first look for things to eat by submerging their heads, then they tip their rear end to look even deeper and catch their food.
The following photos, taken 10 days before the above, show groups of them similarly practicing the art of synchronized swimming. It looks like they got better at it in the final photo!
Tiny said:
Perfect shots! They are really good in this hard sport 🙂
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Indah Susanti said:
😀 I can help to smile when seeing these pictures. The last one is certainly the sweetest and funniest one. Great capture!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you, Indah!
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Anonymous said:
You were synchronizing with Mother Nature.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you, Anh Nhi!
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Pat said:
Funny capture, perfectly titled.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you, Pat!
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Judy said:
Too cute!! Thank you!! 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you, Judy!
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denachaja said:
Reblogged this on oaxaqueñapatia.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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Sue Slaght said:
It does look like synchronized swimming! 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Sue. I’m glad youthink so! 🙂
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katelon said:
Very cute! I did synchronized swimming in high school 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Wow, you too! Thanks for commenting.
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Helen C said:
Good morning, Hien. It must be difficult to catch that scene. Great photos! They make me smile. Helen
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neihtn2012 said:
Actually, one can often see that type of activity with these ducks, especially in the ponds and marshlands where food may be in abundance. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Helen.
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Cee Neuner said:
How very fun and delightful.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you, Cee!
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Amy said:
Very cool captures, Hien! The last one is fun to watch. 🙂
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nowathome said:
Beautifully captured!
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LadyPinkRose said:
Being as I used to be a synchronized swimmer, I laughed at this!! Thank you, Neihtn. Love, Amy
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neihtn2012 said:
Wow, Amy, I did not know that. Hats off to you! Synchronized swimmers have my full admiration.
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LadyPinkRose said:
Thank you, Neihtn. Yes, when I was a teenager I was on a team, competing. It was grueling. Yet when learned it is the most beautiful “art” to watch. To be able to hold my breath under water for 2 minutes? Now? No way! (smile)
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