Amateur photographer Mike White has sent this photo of a Mandarin duck on the River Nidd at Birstwith.
The brightly coloured waterbirds were introduced to the UK from China and escaped captivity. With their elaborate plumage, they are easily distinguishable but are shy creatures who like to hide.
Mr White, who has photographed the birds annually, said he has seen one pair — a male and a female — at Birstwith so far this year.
He also sent us these two photos he took recently at Staveley Nature Reserve.
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