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Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Photo by Phil_S
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Field Notes

Description:

The drake decided to get a little frisky with the hen as I was walking by and I was lucky enough to capture this romantic moment. I am not sure attempting to drown your mate while copulating is good form but who am I to say as I am not a mallard.

Habitat:

Urban area . Washington DC

Reference Links:

Mallard, Mallard, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (3)
Phil_S
Thank you Backyard & Aj!

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PublishedApril 9, 2013

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