Ducks - Show Us Yours!

[Levina de Ruijter]

It's that time of the year again, Pintails are just like other ducks
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At least the lady seems to be willing. Mallard drakes will sometimes rape females. Gang rape them even. I've seen it happen.

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

Tufted Duck from a long while ago.

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

Tufted duck, female (different day, different location)

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

Mallard hen almost crashing into me.

 

[RichardB]

Tufted Duck from a long while ago.
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Beautiful!

 

[Macstory]

Shoveler
(Lens: Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD <> Camera ID: Canon EOS 7D Mark II).

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

From yesterday, a sunny and mild day, a mallard fly by.

 

[Jack Dawe]

Hooded Merganser (male)

 

[RichardB]

Hooded Merganser (male)
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Handsome bird!

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

This is not exactly an exciting shot but I love mallards and how they can quarrel. Here the female was chasing the two males and constantly yapping at them. It made me laugh.