How shoveler ducks feed, videos

This 7 February 2017 video shows a big flock of shoveler ducks. Together, they turn around in the water to drive small water animals which they feed on to the surface.

Edith Kwaaitaal from the Netherlands made this video.

This 7 February 2017 video shows a smaller group of shoveler ducks, one female and two males, trying the same tactic.

Harry Brummelhuis from the Netherlands made this video.

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