Poster Print : Baikal Teal (Anas formosa) x Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) hybrid, escape from private collection, adult male
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Baikal Teal (Anas formosa) x Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) hybrid, escape from private collection, adult male
Baikal Teal (Anas formosa) x Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) hybrid, escape from private collection, adult male, swimming on flooded former gravel pit, Rye Meads RSPB Reserve, Hoddesdon, Lea Valley, Hertfordshire, England, march
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 7483803
© FLPA/John Watkins
Blue Winged Cross Drakes Duck Ducks Escape Escaped Escapee Escapes Flooded Gravel Hertfordshire Hoddesdon Hybrid Hybridisation Hybridise Hybridization Hybrids Lake Lakes Lea Valley Pits Rspb Rye Meads Swimming Teal Teals Water Fowl Wild Fowl Fresh Water Reserves Wet Land Wet Lands
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Breathtakingly capturing the unique beauty of nature, this Media Storehouse poster print showcases a rare and captivating hybrid bird species - the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa) x Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) hybrid. This adult male bird, with its striking contrast of colors, was spotted swimming on the flooded former gravel pit at Rye Meads RSPB Reserve in Hoddesdon, Lea Valley. Perfectly framed and printed on high-quality photo paper, this poster is an exquisite addition to any home or office space, bringing a touch of the natural world into your everyday life.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Talk about a duck out of water! This Baikal Teal x Blue-winged Teal hybrid is making waves after escaping from a private collection. With its vibrant plumage and confident swim, this adult male is truly the star of the flooded former gravel pit at Rye Meads RSPB Reserve in Hertfordshire, England. Hailing all the way from Asia, this exotic escapee has found itself in the picturesque Lea Valley, where it's causing quite a quack-tion among local bird enthusiasts. The teal's striking combination of European and Asian traits makes it a rare sight to behold in Britain's wild landscape. As it gracefully glides through the fresh waters, this hybrid showcases nature's ability to surprise us with unexpected crossbreeds. Its bold blue wings and distinctive markings are sure to turn heads as it mingles with other waterfowl in search of adventure. While some may see this escapade as an act of rebellion against captivity, others view it as Mother Nature's playful twist on genetic diversity. Whatever your take on this feathery fugitive may be, one thing is for certain – he knows how to make a splash! So grab your binoculars and head down to Rye Meads Reserve for a chance encounter with this dashing hybrid sensation. Who knows what other surprises await you amidst the tranquil lakes and wetlands? It’s time to embrace the beauty of nature’s little experiments!
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