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Tadorna tadorna ?Alternative name:
Common Shelduck
Tadorna tadorna

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelduck
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_shelduck
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruddy_shelduck
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_shelduck
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_shelduck
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radjah_shelduck
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_shelduck
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_shelduck

July: Hatchlings appear. Chicks begin hatching and following the females.

Completely safe. Large northern duck. Common Shelduck hunting popular among waterfowl hunters. Meat valued for delicate taste. Feathers used for making ornaments.
Inhabits coastal bays and estuaries of Europe and Asia. Feeds on mollusks, crustaceans, and aquatic plants. Mostly active during daytime.
Hunting from shore and boat in coastal bays and estuaries Use of calls and decoy ducks Shooting during morning and evening hours
Choose shallow water areas with abundant vegetation. Hunting successful in calm weather. Use camouflage nets and blinds.
Quick dressing preserves meat flavor. Feathers can be used for decoration. Careful skinning due to skin toughness. Meat is valued for good taste qualities, especially in autumn.
Breast: Frying, roasting
Thigh: Braising, frying
Pan-fried Common Shelduck with Herbs (Pan-frying)
Tender meat with herbal aroma
1. Marinate meat with garlic and herbs.
2. Fry until golden brown.
3. Serve with vegetables.
Braised Common Shelduck with Onions (Braising)
Meat becomes tender and juicy
1. Brown meat with onions.
2. Add spices and broth.
3. Braise under lid for about 1 hour.