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Anas platyrhynchos
This is likely a hybrid between Mallard and Mottled Duck. Any thoughts?
Retention pond behind a mall
There was only one duckling...so, either it is brand new, or all the siblings were taken by predators.
Spotted on Apr 26, 2011
Submitted on Apr 26, 2011
13 Comments
Alice that pond was full of turtles...as you can see in the last pic...he is fast!
Cute!
It is fascinating that you found him again. Maybe there are no turtles in that pond. I assume you have not gotten away yet? Safe Journey!
I went back to the pond and found the cute little duckling is growing up. The last 2 pics are an update. More of a teenager now, I think.
ceherzog...your pics of the ducklings - this one & the ones with the koi are phenomenal! I love them! :)
great shots!
Thanks Alice. I couldn't believe it as I was watching him swim and he just popped up on that lily pad and sat there. I felt like it was my lucky day! It's nice to have Project Noah as a venue to share these precious sightings.
I think this is a precious picture
Thanks Alice
Look under Missions at Earth week. Last day at midnight on Friday this week. You can submit as many as you want.
What's the contest?
Claire, you should enter him in the contest this week!
How cute!