Northern Shoveler (male), Bosque del Apache, New Mexico

Northern Shoveler (male), Bosque del Apache, New Mexico - Northern Shoveler
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, near Socorro, New Mexico, USA (November 2017)

Seen at the South Crane Pond. This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Chris Gomersall and Ellie Rothnie.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata / Internet Bird Collection
Northern Shoveler / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata
ARKive / Shoveler (Anas clypeata)

Shooting Time 08:06
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 11
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 1000

Latitude 33 51 14.2 N
Longitude 106 52 41.3 W
Altitude 1371.00m