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Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Photo by Lindsy
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Field Notes

Description:

Stumbled across this nest but didn't take very long to investigate it. I know that mothers will abandon the nest, and I definitely spooked the mother inadvertently.

Habitat:

Lives near wetlands, lakes, ponds, and estuaries.

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Mallard

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Lindsy
I will do that- Thanks for the suggestion, Ava!
Ava T-B
Please consider adding this spotting to the Animal Architecture mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082378

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
Minnesota Wildlife (Animals)

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PublishedMay 27, 2013

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