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Ripper lets it rip
Lens: DFA 150-450 Camera: K3 Photo Location: Canberra, Australia ISO: 1600 Shutter Speed: 1/90s Aperture: F8 
Posted By: RobG, 02-06-2021, 04:38 AM

The resident Musk Duck at Tidbinbilla Sanctuary is called Ripper, and he is 22 years old! This is the display he uses to claim the pond as his territory.



Ripper lets it rip
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That is the first Musk Duck that I've seen in a photo of otherwise in my recollection. You have captured the action well. Great shot. What is that in the Duckbill?
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That is the first Musk Duck that I've seen in a photo of otherwise in my recollection. You have captured the action well. Great shot. What is that in the Duckbill?
Thanks! The male has a flap of skin under the bill which is used when he does his display. Sadly, Ripper has no mate. I have seen a female Musk duck further out west. They are probably the most aquatic ducks I know. I've never seen Ripper out of the water, and he kinds his food by swimming underwater. Most ducks get out of the water to rest.
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