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Mallard (male)
CalvinFold

Mallard (male) (Anas platyrhynchos)

Taken at the Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area (Lake Boris) at about 20m.

This fellow seemed to be bathing. I caught this while he was flapping away to get the water off.
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Location
Pleasanton, CA, USA
Date taken
5/9/2015
Scientific name
Anas platyrhynchos
Equipment used
Canon SX60
Kits
A well timed and detailed behavioural shot, Kevin.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Excellent timing in capturing those wings open to expose the beautiful speculums. Fantastic Kevin. Three fabulous posts!!!!!
 

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