Mandarin Ducks

A real dreich day today. However once we had finished a few jobs in the morning we decided to brave the elements and go for a walk by the pond and in the woods on the edge of Forres. The weather was so bad I nearly didn't take the camera but within a few moments I was glad I had as we spotted a Mandarin Duck and its partner. I have not seen them there before so it was a bit of a surprise. I got several shots this one was on the return journey when the rain had eased a bit.