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Mallard Ducks Look so Gorgeous

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We didn’t catch anything but the ducks here are adorable. I went fishing with my dad and little brother. submitted by /u/ReadingIndividual482 [link] [comments]

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Tremendous Torrent Ducks

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Torrent Ducks are the thrill-seekers of the avian world. Very few birds – or animals for that matter – would plunge head-first into the churning cauldrons of some of South America’s most treacherous rivers. We initially only found a male Torrent Duck and later on, only a female. And did they put on a show!

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Mallards are a Threat to Mottled Ducks in Florida

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It is also known for the 500 exotic species of animals and plants that now call the Sunshine State home. Exotic species are animals that did not historically occur in Florida. These wild birds migrate out of Florida to northern breeding areas in the spring and are not present in Florida during the mottled duck breeding season.

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Question about wild ducks and how they raise ducklings

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Yesterday I saw two small ducklings in a group of ducks and geese, but their mom didn’t seem to be around them or attentive. Can someone explain a bit more about duck behavior with their babies? Are ducklings generally safe with other ducks that aren’t their parents?

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The Million Dollar Duck (2016) – A Film Review

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As a birder, this 72 minute documentary film about the Duck Stamp Contest didn’t accomplish what I was hoping it might – get people excited about the Duck Stamp, or at least wildlife conservation. Respect the routine needs of animals.” It did neither. ” Cartoon images by Ding Darling.

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Birding in a Refinery

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Birding in a place where animals are assiduously cared for and not harassed in any form or fashion means that the encounters themselves are essentially guaranteed to be memorable – and not of fleeing bird behinds! Commonly domesticated, wild versions of the Muscovy Duck historically inhabited wetlands across Trinidad.

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Leucistic Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis

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What I am getting at here is that I have seen lots and lots of Ruddy Ducks at Jamaica Bay but never one that looked like this particular individual. She was essentially cream-colored, much lighter than the typical female Ruddy Duck. Anyway, enjoy the images and keep an eye out for odd ducks! Get yours today! Thanks, Corey!

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