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Mallard ducks

Anas platyrhynchos

Photo by EagleEye
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Description:

Mallard ducks decided to take over my pool. The female was a bit dumb and laid an egg right on the pool cover, unprotected. The last photo shows 3 males fighting.

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EagleEye
No, she was just standing with one leg tucked under her. It does look that way though!

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PublishedAugust 27, 2011

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