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Mottled Duck - Exit, Stage Meh

This is the Mottled Duck. It’s not trying to win any beauty contests—it just wants to take off without anyone asking, “Hey, are you a female mallard or just tired?”

 

If you want sparkle, this ain’t your duck. But if you’re into subtle browns, dependable flapping, and leaving a scene with low-key conviction, the Mottled’s your bird.

 

No shimmer, no dazzle, no mallard mystique—

Just lift-off and exit, all humble and meek.

 

Disclaimer: I love birds. All birds. Big ones, tiny ones, drab ones, flashy ones—this modest marvel included.

Okay, almost all birds. I draw the line at Brown-headed Cowbirds, the freeloaders of the avian world. Lay your eggs and leave? That’s not parenting. That’s Airbnb.

 

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Uploaded on June 15, 2025
Taken on April 2, 2025