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Mallard Duck Nest

Anas platyrhynchos

Photo by alexmdevoy
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Field Notes

Description:

A round nest concealed in grasses. 8 eggs.

Habitat:

Lakes, ponds, marshes.

Notes:

Had 8 eggs, but the hen kept laying until she hit 13. The nest was then raided by a predator.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Ava T-B
thanks for putting tis sweet cryptic nest into the animal architecture mission! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082378
alicelongmartin
Looks nicely hidden, but noises and smells can give it away!

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PublishedNovember 19, 2011

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