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Female Mandarin Duck
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Female Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata)

This image was taken on the Wendover Canal in June 2008. Whilst not a native of this Country, specimens frequently escape from collections, and in the 20th century a feral population numbering about 1,000 pairs was established in Great Britain.

In the wild, Mandarin Ducks breed in densely wooded areas near shallow lakes, marshes or ponds. They nest in cavities in trees close to water. Shortly after the ducklings hatch, their mother flies to the ground and coaxes the ducklings to leap from the nest.
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Habitat
Shallow Lakes/Ponds
Location
Wendover Canal
Date taken
08 Jun 2008
Scientific name
Aix galericulata
Equipment used
Nikon D3, Sigma 50-500 @420mm
AlanR
Super shot, Paul.
I think we now have more Manadrins in England than in China.
Alan
 

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Britain & Europe
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Paul Harratt
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