First Capture of Mandarin Duck;w Lucky I was♬

*Mandarin Duck Couple*

I was really happy for this unexpected first encounter♬　We have a saying called "Mandarin Duck Couple".  The Japanese name for the Mandarin Duck is "Oshidori", which means "beloved birds". I found this page which has beautiful pictures and great explanation about this bird.　I will quote an explanation a little of this bird from the PC page. 

 In the Orient, there is a special story that the Buddha had once reincarnated as a Mandarin Duck and in Chinese culture there is the story of the “Pledge of the Mandarin Duck couple”. In Japan we have a special love for the Mandarin in art and culture.

Almost overjoyed (♡^.^♡)

Colorful left side is male and right side is female;

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