Birds of a feather flock together
Male Red-crested Pochards (Netta rufina) molt in large groups at Ismaning water reservoir near Munich which is one of the largest European molting sites. During their synchronous molting phase all ducks lose their ability to fly. To survive this vulnerable period they gather in dense flocks. This gathering in large numbers of birds offers collective protection against predators.
Birds of a feather flock together
Male Red-crested Pochards (Netta rufina) molt in large groups at Ismaning water reservoir near Munich which is one of the largest European molting sites. During their synchronous molting phase all ducks lose their ability to fly. To survive this vulnerable period they gather in dense flocks. This gathering in large numbers of birds offers collective protection against predators.