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Mallard (Wild Duck)

Anas platyrhynchos

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Description:

Common wild duck, found throughout the UK. These sightings are from Attenborough Nature Reserve in Beeston, Nottingham where there is a large and thriving wild duck community in the wetlands and on the river Trent and surrounding canals.

Habitat:

Wetlands, marsh, rivers and canals, any wetland/water habitat including ponds and parks.

Reference Links:

Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus 1758, Mallard

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