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DRAKE MALLARD DUCK 1231-055

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Cape May Point State Park, New Jersey, USA

 

Probably the most common duck species in North America, but still one of my favorites to photograph-especially when they're "hamming it up" for the cameras. There were three drakes surrounding a hen vying for her attention. This drake was bathing and stretching for minutes on end. He must have won her affection because he swam off with the hen. The two remaining drakes took a cold shower.

 

Nikon D7200 with Nikon 500mm f4 G VR lens and 1.4 converter. 1/2000 F5.6 ISO 640

 

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