Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) are often taken for granted, but I hadn’t seen one for quite sometime. So when I came across several males and females on the local canal they were a pure delight to see as they paddled across the still waters with autumn reflections.
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I love mallards! They’re such social birds, and so willing to make friends with us — sometimes even if we don’t have a handful of bread!
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Indeed they do 🙂
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Both are beautifully photographed – I enjoy the reflections!
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Thank you, Anne 🙂
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So common that people tend to pay them no mind but they are lovely ducks and I am always happy to see them. Nicely captured, Pete.
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Thank you, Steve 🙂
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Can’t go wrong with Mallards, Peter. Or reflections! The male’s head is so fascinating to watch as they turn into and out of the light as they go about their business.
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The colors and details in your excellent photos really show off the beauty of these mallards!
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Many thanks, Marilyn 🙂
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Nothing is for granted
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I agree 100%. Mallards are among the avian rock stars 😃😃. I don’t see them often either, the are smart enough to avoid the wilds and stay in their own safe parks filled with children and free food.
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They aren’t as daffy ducks as the cartoons make them out to be … knowing what’s best for them 🙂
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A duck I never take for granted! Wonderful shots 😊
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Thank you, Belinda 🙂
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All ducks are awesome! I keep taking photos, I don’t care 😊💚
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Thye sure are! 🙂
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They are beautiful…! You especially captured the female’s colors nicely.
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Thank you, Pam 🙂
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Nice job
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Just a heads up.
Everything okay?
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Hi Ark,
Thanks for asking. All okay. Just having a break from things and doing other stuff until spring kicks in.
Hope all is good with you there, friend?
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