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Mallard - three drakes squabbling on lakeside (Anas platyrhynchos) Date

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Anas Drakes Lakeside Mallard Platyrhynchos Squabbling

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> Animals > Birds > Waterfowl > Ducks > Mallard

> Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment > Dec2014 > 5

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness a scene straight out of a duck-sized wrestling ring! Three dashing drakes, with their vibrant emerald heads and striking chestnut bodies, engage in an epic squabble by the serene lakeside. These feisty mallards are not holding back as they fiercely flap their wings and splash water in every direction. Their synchronized dance of dominance unfolds against a backdrop of shimmering blue waters and lush greenery. It's nature's own reality show where beaks replace microphones and feathers fly instead of insults. Who needs drama-filled TV when you can witness such thrilling avian action? Each drake seems determined to claim his territory, asserting his macho presence with pride. Their intense expressions reveal the sheer determination etched into their feathered faces - it’s clear that no one wants to back down from this feathered feud! As spectators to this wild spectacle captured by Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, we can't help but marvel at the audacity and energy these ducks possess. Perhaps there's more than meets the eye beneath those seemingly calm waters; maybe hidden rivalries simmer just below the surface. So grab some popcorn (or breadcrumbs!) and prepare for a front-row seat to this extraordinary display of mallard mayhem – guaranteed to leave you quacking up with laughter!

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