mallard duck

Early spring action on this creek.

This lovely lady will occasionally wing into the yard and look around for any seeds spilled on the ground. I wonder if this might be the same female that brought her youngsters to the yard last year. It was a real treat to see the cute fluffy youngsters romping around the yard before they could...

Lifespan: 15 to 25 years. The Mallard is the main ancestor of most breeds of domesticated ducks, this duck occurs almost anywhere in Europe, even in the far northern countries of Iceland and Scandinavia. The Mallard is one of the most common varieties of ducks to be hunted as a sport. In certain...

Chasing their tails :)

Mallard duck braving the stormy waters of Thames River :)