This female mallard was drying off after a swim but those wayward feathers would not be tamed. She is moulting like many other birds at this point in the summer. It’s a vulnerable time as she can’t fly until her feathers are replaced. They’re excellent swimmers though and the lake provides a lot of reedy waterways to escape to.
August 14, 2018 at 9:53 am
She is gorgeous, I love all the detail you captured. Her smile put an instant smile on my face! 🙂
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August 14, 2018 at 12:46 pm
Thanks again! Mallards have the same effect on me😊
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August 13, 2018 at 8:59 am
Beautiful photo!
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August 13, 2018 at 10:26 am
Thanks again!
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August 11, 2018 at 3:47 pm
Great photo! I didn’t know that about the molting and not being able to fly.
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August 11, 2018 at 7:16 pm
Thank you!
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August 10, 2018 at 6:02 pm
Very nice! so many times Mallards are overlooked when photographing.
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August 10, 2018 at 7:26 pm
Thank you! There’s something about mallards that I never tire of.
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August 10, 2018 at 5:04 pm
Beautiful and good clarity. I was not aware that she could not fly during moulting, thanks for sharing Belinda!
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August 10, 2018 at 5:19 pm
Thank you Greta!
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August 10, 2018 at 8:21 am
Nice perspective from behind and wonderful clarity, Belinda!
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August 10, 2018 at 8:54 am
Thanks Ellen. I thought she looked rather thoughtful in profile😊
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August 10, 2018 at 7:41 am
Very informative!
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August 10, 2018 at 8:50 am
Thanks!
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August 10, 2018 at 4:24 am
Lovely detail there Belinda,
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August 10, 2018 at 8:47 am
Thanks very much.
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August 10, 2018 at 1:59 am
I didn’t know that some birds that molt cannot fly. Impressive shot! 🙂
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August 10, 2018 at 8:42 am
Thanks Tom! Ducks can’t and stay close to the water for safety.
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August 10, 2018 at 1:35 am
She looks smug, as if she has a secret.
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August 10, 2018 at 6:53 am
😊
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August 10, 2018 at 1:27 am
She’s beautiful. 😌❤️🤗
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August 10, 2018 at 6:52 am
A good looking duck indeed😊
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August 10, 2018 at 1:07 am
Such clarity in this photograph: I could be looking at her through a window!
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August 10, 2018 at 6:51 am
Thank you.
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