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#BirbsDay #Ducks #Birds #Mallards #Wildlife
This image features a pair of mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos), a common and widely recognized species of duck. The differences in their appearance indicate the duck in the foreground is a male, and the one in the background is a female. Description of the Ducks Male Mallard (Foreground): Known as a drake, this duck is easily identified by its striking, iridescent green head and bright yellow bill. It has a white neck ring, a chestnut-brown breast, and a predominantly gray body. Female Mallard (Background): Known as a hen, the female has a more muted, mottled brown and tan plumage, which provides camouflage for nesting. Her bill is orange with dark markings, and she lacks the male's vibrant colors. Shared Features: Both ducks have distinctive orange feet and an iridescent blue patch on their wings called a speculum, which is bordered by white stripes. Scene Details The ducks are standing on a patch of grass and dirt near what appears to be a body of water, though the water itself i
#wildlife #birds #ducks #mallards #birbsday

#BirbsDay #Ducks #Birds #HoodedMergansers #Wildlife
This image features a pair of hooded merganser ducks, with a male and a female swimming in the water. The ducks are a study in sexual dimorphism, which is when males and females of the same species have distinct appearances. Description Male: The male (top) has a striking black-and-white pattern, including a large white, fan-shaped crest on its head that is outlined in black. It has a black back, a white chest, and rich chestnut-colored flanks or sides, with two vertical black bars towards the breast. The male has vivid yellow eyes. Female: The female (bottom) is mostly a dusky gray-brown color with a distinctive, smaller, rust or cinnamon-colored crest on her head. She has a brownish eye and a bicolored bill with a dark upper edge and a yellow lower bill. Behavior and Habitat: These are diving ducks that prefer small, clear bodies of freshwater in wooded areas, where they hunt for fish, crustaceans, and aquatic insects using their serrated bills. Both sexes can raise or lower their c
This image features a pair of hooded merganser ducks, with a male and a female swimming in the water. The ducks are a study in sexual dimorphism, which is when males and females of the same species have distinct appearances. Description Male: The male (top) has a striking black-and-white pattern, including a large white, fan-shaped crest on its head that is outlined in black. It has a black back, a white chest, and rich chestnut-colored flanks or sides, with two vertical black bars towards the breast. The male has vivid yellow eyes. Female: The female (bottom) is mostly a dusky gray-brown color with a distinctive, smaller, rust or cinnamon-colored crest on her head. She has a brownish eye and a bicolored bill with a dark upper edge and a yellow lower bill. Behavior and Habitat: These are diving ducks that prefer small, clear bodies of freshwater in wooded areas, where they hunt for fish, crustaceans, and aquatic insects using their serrated bills. Both sexes can raise or lower their c
#wildlife #birds #ducks #birbsday #hoodedmergansers

#BirbsDay #Egrets #Birds #Wildlife
The image is a photograph of a great egret (Ardea alba) standing in shallow water. The bird is large and entirely white, featuring a long, S-curved neck, a prominent yellow bill, and long black legs and feet. The egret is a graceful, patient hunter, often seen standing still in the shallows of wetlands, marshes, ponds, or tidal flats waiting for fish, frogs, or other small aquatic animals to come within range before striking with its sharp bill.
#wildlife #birds #egrets #birbsday

Doomsday Deer - A mule deer buck observed me as I hiked past on a cloudy January evening. - Armstrong County, Texas, USA #deer #muledeer #animal #wildlife #nature #outdoors #plains #highplains #Texas #TexasPanhandle #winter #clouds #cloudy #moody #Fujifilm #FujifilmXT5 #Tamron
#animal #wildlife #nature #winter #outdoors #deer #Texas #clouds #fujifilm #fujifilmxt5 #moody #plains #TAMRON #cloudy #muledeer #texaspanhandle #HighPlains

#BirbsDay #Herons #Birds #Wildlife
This image captures a Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) wading in shallow blue water, a species also historically known as the Louisiana Heron. The bird is actively foraging for prey, indicated by the ripples in the water around its head. Key features of the bird visible in the image include: Plumage: It has a dark, slate-blue or grey body and upper wings, which contrasts sharply with its white belly and the white stripe running up its foreneck. Beak and Legs: The heron has a very long, slender, pointed yellow bill with a black tip and long yellow legs. The yellow color of the legs and base of the bill indicates it is in its non-breeding season. Behavior: The heron is in a characteristic hunting stance, where it typically walks quickly or stands still in shallow water to spot small fish, its primary diet. The bottom right corner of the image includes a watermark with the text "@RiversideBryan January 17, 2026 9:53 AM"
#wildlife #birds #herons #birbsday

#BirbsDay #Egrets #Birds #Wildlife
This image features a snowy egret, a medium-sized white heron, wading in shallow water. The bird is captured in profile, showing its immaculate white plumage, slender black bill, black legs, and distinctive bright yellow feet. Here are some key details about the scene: Appearance: The egret has delicate, lacy plumes on its neck and back, characteristic of the breeding season. The yellow patch of skin (lores) in front of its eye is visible. Activity: The egret is in a foraging pose, with its head lowered and body poised to strike at prey in the water. Snowy egrets are known for their active hunting techniques, which often involve using their bright yellow feet to stir up the bottom sediment to flush out fish and other aquatic animals. Environment: The water appears calm with subtle ripples radiating around its legs, and a clear reflection of the bird is visible below it. The text overlay in the bottom right corner indicates the photo was taken on January 17, 2026.
#wildlife #birds #egrets #birbsday

Among the Branches

I saw this northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) one day, flittering through the branches of our crepe myrtle trees. Their silhouette is easy to pick out from a distance — the long tail helps, and they’re noticeably larger than the finches and sparrows. My wife used to hear them pecking at the window in the mornings and thought they were reminding us to put bird seed out.

If you’re captivated by cardinals and other members of the Cardinalidae family—better known as the cardinal family—step into my photo gallery for a visual feast. Come take a look:

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#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #NorthernCardinal

"A northern cardinal perches boldly on a bare branch, its vivid red plumage glowing like a flame against the soft blur of the background. The bird’s crest rises like a crown, giving it a regal silhouette, while its black facial mask frames a stout orange beak — a sharp contrast that draws the eye. The tree is leafless, its branches thin and reaching, like ink strokes on a pale canvas. The cardinal’s posture is upright and alert, as if guarding a quiet winter realm. Light catches the texture of its feathers, revealing subtle gradations of red from deep crimson to fiery scarlet. The background fades into a gentle haze, allowing the cardinal to stand alone in sharp relief — a solitary ember in a quiet landscape." - Microsoft Copilot
#photography #photo #wildlife #photographer #birds #birdphotography #nature #birding #bird #birdwatching #PhotographyLovers #northerncardinal

#FotoVorschlag "Nass Geworden" / "Getting Wet"

aus dem letzten Frühjahr / from spring last year

#nature #naturephotography #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #spring

A photograph of a black-headed gull, flying very close to the surface of a pond. The bird has just snapped an insect from the pond surface, splashing up a bit of water. The gull is flying from left to right in the frame, slightly facing towards the camera. Its head is pointing straight down and its wings straight out to the sides. In the water just below the bird is a distorted reflection of it. The water seems green from reflections of the nearby greenery.
#spring #FotoVorschlag #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #nature

Ciao Mondo
Una colazione tra tigri 🐯 e kiwi 🥝

#colazione #tigre #kiwi #drawing #wildlife #sketch #sketching

#wildlife #sketch #drawing #colazione #Kiwi #sketching #tigre

Treasure from a nearby feeder

#nature #naturephotography #birds #wildlife #wildlife
#winter

A square close portrait of a nuthatch, sitting with the head pointing straight down on a tree trunk. In its beak the bird holds a quite large seed from a nearby feeder. the tree trunk, to the right, is partly obscured by an out of focus branch in the foreground. The background behind the bird is mostly white from surrounding snow.
#naturephotography #wildlife #birds #nature #winter

#Birds #Wildlife #HoodedMergansers
This image features a pair of hooded mergansers, a small species of diving duck native to North America. The two birds exhibit sexual dimorphism, meaning the male and female have distinct appearances. Male Hooded Merganser (Left): The male, or drake, is strikingly patterned with a black head featuring a large, fan-shaped white crest bordered by black. He has a dark back, white chest with two black bars, and rich chestnut-colored flanks. His eye is a bright yellow. Female Hooded Merganser (Right): The female, or hen, is more subdued in coloration, primarily gray and brown overall. She is identified by her unique, bushy cinnamon- or reddish-brown crest. She has a dark eye and a bill with a black upper mandible and yellow lower mandible. Both birds have a narrow, serrated bill specially adapted for grasping fish, which they hunt by diving and pursuing underwater.
This image features a pair of hooded mergansers, a small species of diving duck native to North America. The two birds exhibit sexual dimorphism, meaning the male and female have distinct appearances. Male Hooded Merganser (Left): The male, or drake, is strikingly patterned with a black head featuring a large, fan-shaped white crest bordered by black. He has a dark back, white chest with two black bars, and rich chestnut-colored flanks. His eye is a bright yellow. Female Hooded Merganser (Right): The female, or hen, is more subdued in coloration, primarily gray and brown overall. She is identified by her unique, bushy cinnamon- or reddish-brown crest. She has a dark eye and a bill with a black upper mandible and yellow lower mandible. Both birds have a narrow, serrated bill specially adapted for grasping fish, which they hunt by diving and pursuing underwater.
#wildlife #birds #hoodedmergansers

🦆 :goose_honk: 🦆

#Birds #Ducks #Mallards #Wildlife

This image features a male mallard duck, known for its distinctive and vibrant plumage. The duck is swimming in the water, which reflects a warm, golden light.
#wildlife #birds #ducks #mallards

Hilltop Plover

I saw this killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) perched on a hilltop overlooking a lake in Texas.

Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.

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#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #shorebird #plover #killdeer

"The killdeer stands alert on a patch of sunlit grass, its slender body angled slightly forward as if poised for motion. Its plumage is a striking contrast of earthy brown across the back and wings, crisp white underparts, and two bold black bands slicing across its chest like ceremonial sashes. A delicate white ring encircles its neck, while a vivid red ring around its dark eye gives the bird a look of fierce clarity — a sentinel in feathers. The background is bright, almost washed out, which throws the bird into sharp relief, like a figure stepping forward from myth. Every feather is etched with precision, and the killdeer’s long legs and upright posture lend it a dignified, almost heraldic presence. The image feels like a moment of stillness before flight — a sovereign pause in the open field." - Microsoft Copilot
#photography #photo #wildlife #photographer #birds #birdphotography #nature #birding #bird #birdwatching #PhotographyLovers #plover #shorebird #killdeer

A Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis) collecting grass to refresh the bedding in its burrow.

Une marmotte de l'île de Vancouver ramasse de l'herbe pour rafraîchir la litière dans son terrier.

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#photography #wildlife #marmot #photographie #marmotte #faune #VancouverIsland #VancouverIslandWildlife #BritishColumbia #Canada

A brown marmot with its mouth full of dry grass is in its natural environment: a slope with bushes and rocks.

Saving a species. One animal at a time.

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#photography #wildlife #canada #britishcolumbia #vancouverisland #photographie #vancouverislandwildlife #faune #marmot #marmotte

La belle et la bête 🧌

L' ascalaphe soufré (Libelloides coccajus), en forme larvaire et à l'état d'imago. La larve, lucifuge, vit sous les pierres et mettra 2 ans avant de se transformer en adulte volant dont la vie, elle, ne durera que quelques mois.
A voir au sein des milieux secs, thermophiles.

#Nature #Biodiversite #Animals #Insects #Insectes #Macro #Macrophotography #Ecology #Environment #Entomology #Wildlife #Wildlifephotography #Biology #InventaireNaturaliste #Photography #Photo

Adulte d' ascalaphe, avec ses grandes antennes terminées en massue et ses ailes blanche, noire et jaune richement nervurées, il ressemble à un papillon. Il est posé verticalement sur une herbe verte, avec ses ailes repliées le long de son corps.
Larve marron, ovoïde, avec le corps recouverts de petits "piquants". Ses mâchoires sont démesurées, et perpendiculaires à la tête...on dirait deux peignes. Elle est posée sur une pierre calcaire claire.
#photography #biology #photo #animals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #environment #insects #nature #ecology #biodiversite #macrophotography #macro #insectes #entomology #inventairenaturaliste

#BirbsDay #Birds #Anhinga #Wildlife
This image captures a female Anhinga (also known as a snakebird or water turkey) perched on a rock in the water with its wings fully spread, a behavior known as the "horaltic pose". Bird Identification and Behavior Species: The bird is an Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), identifiable by its long, slender neck and straight, pointed (dagger-like) bill, which it uses to spear fish underwater. The lighter brown/tan coloration on its neck and chest indicates that it is a female or an immature male. Wing Drying: Anhingas (and their relatives, cormorants) lack the extensive waterproofing oils on their feathers that most other water birds have. This lack of waterproofing reduces their buoyancy, making them more efficient divers for hunting fish. Purpose of Pose: After a dive, the bird must perch on an exposed spot and spread its wings in the sun and air to dry its feathers so it can fly again and regulate its body temperature. Scene Details The bird is standing on a small, barnacle-covered rock pr
#wildlife #birds #anhinga #birbsday

New art drop - moody raven with cinematic lighting and deep texture. For lovers of mysterious birds and bold wall art. 1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featu…

#RavenArt #DigitalArt #MoodyArt #BirdArt #DarkAesthetic #BuyIntoArt #ArtForSale #Raven #Bird #Art #creativetoots #Mastoart #Fediart #fediverse #Wildlife #PhotoInspired #Moody

Moody Wildlife - Raven by Lisa S Baker. A regal raven emerges from the shadows in this cinematic digital painting, its sleek feathers catching the light with dramatic contrast. Deep shades of blue and charcoal meet warm amber highlights, creating a sense of mystery and wisdom. The detailed textures and atmospheric background give this portrait a bold, moody feel-perfect for adding intrigue and elegance to any space
#fediverse #art #MastoArt #Raven #wildlife #digitalArt #fediart #CreativeToots #artforsale #bird #birdart #BuyIntoArt #moody #DarkAesthetic #photoinspired #ravenart #moodyart

Nuthatch digging in the snow

#nature #naturephotography #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #winter #snow

A photograph of a nuthatch, sitting on a tree branch. The thick branch forms a diagonal from the lower left towards the upper right in the lower part of the frame and is quite heavily covered in snow. The nuthatch sits on top of and slightly obscured by the snow a bit towards the right hand side, having just poked into the snow and a few small flying pieces of snow can be seen around the beak of the bird, that now points upwards and to the left. Only the upper part of the birds body is visible The background is blurry and predominantly white, with a few dark streaks from branches further away crossing the white void.
#naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #nature #winter #Snow

Tufted Titmouse, A Crest Above the Rest

One afternoon, while sitting in the backyard with my dog Charlie, I spotted a Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) perched nearby.

Tufted titmice are a favorite among a select group of bird enthusiasts. To celebrate these charming creatures, I’ve curated a special collection dedicated entirely to them in my photo gallery. Take a look!

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#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #TuftedTitmouse

"A Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) perches with quiet poise on a slender tree branch, its small frame alert and balanced. The bird’s soft gray upperparts blend gently into the muted tones of the bark, while its white underbelly glows faintly in the filtered light. A subtle wash of orange graces its flanks like a whispered accent. Its most striking feature—the crest—rises like a delicate plume, giving the bird a dignified silhouette. A dark eye, round and gleaming, anchors its expression, framed by a faint black arc that curves across its face like a thoughtful brushstroke. The feathers are smooth and neatly layered, catching the light in soft gradients. Behind the bird, the background blurs into a gentle wash of greens and browns, allowing the Titmouse to stand in crisp relief—an emblem of stillness and attentiveness in the forest’s quiet theater." - Microsoft Copilot
#photography #photo #wildlife #photographer #birds #birdphotography #nature #birding #bird #birdwatching #PhotographyLovers #tuftedtitmouse

Pelican Geometry

I saw a flock of brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) flying in formation over Tybee Island near Savannah, Georgia.

If you enjoy wildlife and nature photography, check out my photo gallery here:

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#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #pelicans #BrownPelicans

"Twelve brown pelicans soar in a crisp V-formation across a sky brushed with soft clouds. Their wings are outstretched, wide and steady, catching the air like sails. Each bird holds its place in the angled line; a living geometry etched against the pale blue canvas. The pelicans appear large and deliberate, their long beaks pointing forward, their bodies streamlined for flight. The V-shape slices diagonally across the frame, suggesting motion, coordination, and quiet power. The clouds behind them are scattered and gentle, offering contrast without distraction—like a stage curtain pulled back to reveal the choreography of migration. The image feels both serene and purposeful, a moment of natural order suspended in midair. In the bottom left corner, the watermark “© Swede’s Photographs” marks the scene as a captured ritual." - Microsoft Copilot
#photography #photo #wildlife #photographer #birds #birdphotography #nature #birding #bird #birdwatching #PhotographyLovers #Pelicans #brownpelicans

Where the Flock Goes "A lively procession of ducks and geese moves across a sunlit grassy field, their bodies angled in the same direction as if drawn by a shared instinct or silent signal. The flock is a patchwork of plumage—some birds are pure white, others deep black, and many wear mottled coats of gray, brown, or cream. Their feathers catch the morning light, revealing soft textures and subtle iridescence. Shadows stretch behind them, long and gentle, anchoring their movement to the earth. The grass beneath is lush and uneven, dotted with tufts and dips that ripple like a green quilt. The birds walk with purpose—some with heads held high, others pecking or glancing sideways—yet the overall motion feels unified, like a slow, deliberate migration or a communal march. In the bottom corner, the photographer’s credit, “© Swede’s Photographs,” marks the image as a captured moment of quiet ceremony." - Microsoft Copilot
#photography #biology #photo #wildlife #photographer #birds #birdphotography #nature #birding #bird #birdwatching #knowledge #ducks #morning #PhotographyLovers #thought #geese #naturalselection

"Just.. one.. more.. berry!"

#nature #naturephotography #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #snow #winter

A photograph of a blackbird sitting in a juniper bush. Just above and behind the bird is the top of the bush, vocered in a thick layer of snow. The bird is facing to the right and has a ripe dark blue juniper berry pinched at the tip of its beak The juniper bush is full of berries, many of the still green.
#naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #nature #winter #Snow

Lange keine lebenden Feuersalamander (Salamandra salamandra) mehr gesehen. Die Salamanderpest (verursacht durch den Pilz Bsal) macht ganze Bestände nieder. Dieses Exemplar, genannt "Lurchi", habe ich nachts gefunden und mit einer Taschenlampe angeleuchtet.

#natur #nature #amphibians #wildlife #amphibien

Feuersalamander sitzt nachts auf feuchtem Waldboden zwischen Laub und Ästen, sein glänzender Körper zeigt die charakteristische schwarz-gelbe Warnfärbung mit leuchtend orangefarbenen Flecken auf dem Rücken und gelber Kehle, die großen dunklen Augen reflektieren das warme Licht, das den Amphibienkörper in goldenen Tönen erstrahlen lässt, während der Hintergrund in völliger Dunkelheit verschwindet
#wildlife #Natur #nature #amphibians #amphibien

Snack time for blackbird

#nature #naturephotography #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #winter

A square photograph of a blackbird sitting on a small branch. The main branch forms a diagonal from the bottom of the image towards the upper right, and just below the feet of the bird, another branch branches off towards the upper left. The bird is facing the camera with its head tilted slightly right and down, holding a bright red rose hip in its beak. The tail feathers are partly visible and a bit out of focus, the ends of them sticking up above from behind the body of the bird. There are a few more twigs in the image, one with a rose hip attached and the rest of the image is white from snow in the background.
#naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #nature #winter

#MallardMonday #Birds #Ducks #Mallards #Wildlife
This image features a pair of mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) swimming in calm water. The two ducks show the distinct differences between male and female mallards. The duck in the foreground is the female (hen), characterized by her mottled brown and tan plumage, which provides effective camouflage in natural environments. She has an orange and brown bill and a dark line through her eye. The duck in the background is the male (drake), notable for his striking, iridescent green head and a bright yellow bill. His body is mostly gray, with a chestnut-brown chest and a black rear section. Both male and female mallards possess a distinct, white-bordered, purple-blue wing patch called a speculum, which is visible even when they are resting on the water. These birds are a type of "dabbling duck," meaning they feed by tipping their bodies forward to graze on underwater plants and insects rather than fully diving underwater.
#wildlife #birds #ducks #mallards #mallardmonday

#naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #luonto #finnishnature #luontokuva #luontokuvaus #wildlife_photography #nuts_about_wildlife #nuts_about_nature #luontokuvat #suomenluonnonvalokuvaajat #wildlifefinland #excellent_nordic #metsähiiri #apodemusflavicollis #yellowneckedmouse #störreskogsmus

Another grumpy blackbird

#nature #naturephotography #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #snow #winter

A close up photograph of a blackbird sitting on a branch. The bird is fluffed up in the cold winter day , its body facing left and its head turned straight towards the camera. The beak of the bird has some snow on it. The background is blurred and mostly white from snow, with a cluster of branches in the upper left corner.
#naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #nature #winter #Snow

#Herons #Birds #Wildlife
This image features a Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) standing on a rock next to dark water. The bird is predominantly a slate-blue or grey color, with a long, sharp, yellowish bill and bright yellow legs and feet. The water has a dark appearance with small ripples and reflections, suggesting it might be a pond, lake, or slow-moving river. The image is a photograph, dated "January 12, 2026 2:35 PM" and attributed to "@RiversideBryan" via text overlay in the bottom right corner. The heron appears alert, looking to the right side of the frame, possibly hunting for fish.
#wildlife #birds #herons

Nuthatch doing nuthatch things

#nature #naturephotography #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #winter #snow

A photo of an Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europaea), hanging perfectly upside down from a tree branch. The branch, which is covered by snow on the top and by lichen on the rest of it, forms a strong diagonal from the lower left corner to the upper right. The branch is about as wide as the size of the bird. The nuthatch is slightly to the right of the center of the frame, facing straight left in perfect profile. The background, out of focus, is mostly white from snow, but crisscrossed by a few other branches from the tree and the ones nearby.
#naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #nature #winter #Snow

#MallardMonday #Birds #Ducks #Mallards #Wildlife
This image is a photograph of a male mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos), also known as a drake, swimming in water. The duck displays the characteristic breeding plumage of a male mallard: A glossy, iridescent green head and neck. A distinct narrow white ring around its neck, separating the green head from the chest. A rich chestnut-brown breast. Gray flanks and a brownish-gray back. A bright yellow bill. A black rear section with a characteristic upward curl in the central tail feathers. The water around the duck has gentle ripples, suggesting it is actively moving, and reflections of its colorful plumage are visible on the surface. The image includes a watermark with text that reads "@RiversideBryan January 12, 2026 10:35 AM".
#wildlife #birds #ducks #mallards #mallardmonday

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