This bizarre looking bird swam across the lake in front of the hide and splashed water in a bid to impress its mate. Later, we met the ranger who said that she did not have a photo of this weird behaviour in her slide show for local school children. I was happy to send a copy following my return to the UK.
Country: Australia
Location: Mathoma, NSW
Family: Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Species: Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)
Date taken: 13/11/2013