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Anas platyrhynchos
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Also taken in Queens Valley this wild Mallard is the ancestor of all of our domestic ducks with the exception of the Muscovy.
If you find a Mallard's nest on your property and don't see the mother on the eggs, don't necessarily worry. Ducks lay an egg every day or two until they have a full clutch (usually 8 to 15); only then will the mother start to sit on them.
It takes the eggs 28 days to hatch from when she starts sitting all the time. When they hatch, she will soon lead them to a nearby body of water. The father takes no part in caring for the eggs or young.
Workflow: Slight cropping and some tweaking in Lightroom as follows,
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and speaking of ducks I do love a good Peking Duck ! |
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Mallards make great subjects. I like the clarity of the water and the color levels are perfect. I learned something about Mallards too. Very good note.
I like the composition and colour. Nice description too.
well done
Cecilia
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