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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Herman's Pond, Rancho San Rafael, Reno, Washoe Co, Nevada (July 22nd, 2013). 9. Large county park in NW Reno.
Male in eclipse plumage dabbling with Gadwalls and coots in the waterweed just off shore. Note the bright yellow bill and the flecks of green on the side of the head.
There are always a few tame Mallards at Herman's Pond.
More Mallard photos--
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Herman's Pond, Rancho San Rafael, Reno, Washoe Co, Nevada (July 22nd, 2013). 9. Large county park in NW Reno.
Male in eclipse plumage dabbling with Gadwalls and coots in the waterweed just off shore. Note the bright yellow bill and the flecks of green on the side of the head.
There are always a few tame Mallards at Herman's Pond.
More Mallard photos--
www.flickr.com/photos/fugl/albums/72157602221544709
More head/neck closeups—