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The Mallard (/ˈmælɑrd/ or /ˈmælərd/) or Wild Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is a dabbling duck which breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand and Australia. This duck belongs to the subfamily Anatinae of the waterfowl family Anatidae.
The male birds (drakes) have a glossy green head and are grey on wings and belly, while the females have mainly brown-speckled plumage. Mallards live in wetlands, eat water plants and small animals, and are gregarious. This species is the ancestor of most breeds of domestic ducks.
The Mallard is a medium-sized waterfowl species although is often slightly heavier than most other dabbling ducks. It is 50–65 cm (20–26 in) long (of which the body makes up around two-thirds), has a wingspan of 81–98 cm (32–39 in), and weighs 0.72–1.58 kg (1.6–3.5 lb). Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 25.7 to 30.6 cm (10.1 to 12.0 in), the bill is 4.4 to 6.1 cm (1.7 to 2.4 in) and the tarsus is 4.1 to 4.8 cm (1.6 to 1.9 in). The breeding male Mallard is unmistakable, with a glossy bottle-green head and white collar which demarcates the head from the purple-tinged brown breast, grey brown wings, and a pale grey belly. The rear of the male is black, with the dark tail having white borders. The bill of the male is a yellowish orange tipped with black while that of the female is generally darker ranging from black to mottled orange. The female Mallard is predominantly mottled with each individual feather showing sharp contrast from buff to very dark brown, a coloration shared by most female dabbling ducks, and has buff cheeks, eyebrow, throat and neck with a darker crown and eye-stripe. Both male and female Mallards have distinct iridescent purple blue speculum feathers edged with white, prominent in flight or at rest, though temporarily shed during the annual summer moult. Upon hatching, the plumage colouring of the duckling is yellow on the underside and face (with streaks by the eyes) and black on the backside (with some yellow spots) all the way to the top and back of the head. Its legs and bill are also black. As it nears a month in age, the duckling's plumage will start becoming drab, looking more like the female (though its plumage is more streaked) and its legs will lose their dark grey colouring. Two months after hatching, the fledgling period has ended and the duckling is now a juvenile. Between three to four months of age, the juvenile can finally begin flying as its wings are fully developed for flight (which can be confirmed by the sight of purple speculum feathers). Its bill will soon lose its dark grey colouring and its sex can finally be distinguished by three factors. The bill colouring is yellow in males, black and orange for females. The breast feathers are reddish-brown for males, brown for females. The centre tail feather is curled for males (called a drake feather), straight for females.
During the final period of maturity leading up to adulthood (6–10 months of age), the plumage of female juveniles remains the same while the plumage of male juveniles slowly changes to its characteristic colours. This plumage change also applies to adult Mallard males when they transition in and out of their non-breeding eclipse plumage at the beginning and the end of the summer moulting period. The adulthood age for Mallards is 14 months and the average life expectancy is 20 years.
CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens : EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Macro
Exposure0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperturef/2.8
Focal Length100 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire
Dabbled in some light painted product photography for the first time in quite awhile. The recipe is mostly the same:
- an iPhone set to a white image with the brightness dialled up; your source of illumination
- some black foamcore boards as a backdrop
However, this time, I tried a glass coffee table to bring in some reflections.
The Mallard or Wild Duck is a Dabbling Duck which breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, the Falkland Islands and South Africa. This duck belongs to the subfamily Anatinae of the waterfowl family Anatidae.
The male birds (drakes) have a glossy green head and are grey on wings and belly, while the females have mainly brown-speckled plumage. Mallards live in wetlands, eat water plants and small animals, and are gregarious. This species is the ancestor of most breeds of domestic ducks.
My first dabbling in multiple exposure photography. Here is a photo of my mother in the dinning room set against a photo of some spotted gum trees near our house. This effect was achieved in camera using the Nikon D7100's built in software features. I shot this picture in monochrome, but interestingly when I imported it onto my Mac it was in colour. This was my first portrait taken using multiple exposure, and obviously some further experimentation is to come - in this image there wasn't much contrast between the two photos, so I had to layer and edit it quite a bit in Pixelmator.
“When liberty comes with hands dabbled in blood it is hard to shake hands with her.”
Oscar Wilde quotes (Irish Poet, Novelist, Dramatist and Critic, 1854-1900)
“A great revolution in just one single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a society and, further, will enable a change in the destiny of humankind.”
Daisaku Ikeda quotes (Japanese peace Activist and Buddhist Leader of Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai International, b.1928)
"Freedom is meaningless in a world without obstacles. Moreover, in such a world man can not be called free. That is because in such a world there are no obstructions to his desires that make him free through overcoming them. Freedom expresses itself through the obstacles you can overcome. It reveals itself through action and counteraction. That is why pressures, obstacles and handicaps are considered evidences of freedom."
Dr. Mustafe Mahmoud quotes (Egyptian scientist and a prolific author 1921-2009)
“The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives”
William James quotes (American Philosopher and Psychologist, leader of the philosophical movement of Pragmatism, 1842-1910)
"The less of the world, the freer you live"
Umar ibn Al-Khattab quotes (Second Muslim Caliph after Muhammad's death 586–590 – 644)
OCCUPY YOURSELF; THE REVOLUTION BEGINS WITHIN
Anonymous
Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda grass)
Laysan Ducks dabbling in puddles after rain at Residences Sand Island, Midway Atoll, Hawaii.
March 27, 2015
A dabbling duck found in open wetlands in Australia and New Zealand.
In New Zealand they were rare and local until a large number migrated from Australia to New Zealand, largely due to drought pressure in Australia.
Now common in shallow coastal lakes and lagoons with good margins of swamp and willows.
Protected native. While some are accidentally shot in duck shooting season, the population is growing.
Mottled brown duck with white and green flashes on its wings. The male and female Grey Teal share the same colouration. Juveniles are paler than adults, especially on the head. Nests near its favoured freshwater lakes and marshes, usually on the ground, but also in tree holes or rabbit burrows.
This is a vocal duck, especially at night. The male gives a soft preep, and the female has a loud quack.
Dabbling with Animal Crossing: New Leaf again, since they added a pretty hefty update. Among other stuff, it adds Amiibo support.
(Spatula discors) Small Dabbling duck which generally spends it winters in South America. This was a member of a small flock presumably beginning its migration North.
Image - Copyright 2020 Alan Vernon
A species of dabbling duck in the genus Anas.
Found throughout the North and South Island of New Zealand. Prefer fertile, shallow wetlands, usually near the sea. Uncommon in flowing rivers or high country lakes.
Partially protected native, limited take allowed in duck shooting season.
Length 49cm, males (650g) slightly heavier than females. Heavy spatulate bill. Sits low in the water. Nest is a down-lined bowl of grass usually in tall grass away from water. Average clutch of 11 pale blue-white eggs. Male guards the female while she is laying and for a short time after, thereafter she broods, hatches and raises the duckling on her own.
A shy duck they tend to avoid city ponds and are difficult to approach for photography. Their first nervous response to an approaching human is to tuck their head away and spin in tight circles on the water. Approaching closer prompts a rapid, low-slung swim away followed by flight. However sitting quietly and concealed has its reward as the birds usually return to their territory quite quickly. Even where they are on park ponds they do not join the mallards and other ducks when humans toss bread.
Several gadwall ducks have been in the upper pond for several days at Metzger Farm Open Space in Westminster and Broomfield, Colorado. They are dabbling ducks that put their heads below water to obtain mostly vegetation for food.
Photograph by Jim Kennedy
To see the photos organized to tell the stories of what has been happening for the hawks, herons, turtles, snakes, and other wildlife and plants at or near Metzger Farm Open Space, go to www.flickr.com/photos/nature80020/sets/
Taken at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, when we were taking part in the annual, provincial May Species Count on May 26th. The males, especially (as is always the case!) are quite handsome dabbling ducks.
Dabbling With Topaz
Innsbruck, capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol, is a city in the Alps that's long been a destination for winter sports. Innsbruck is also known for its Imperial and modern architecture.
Dabbling in a little more product photography with a new Etsy find. Tweed iPhone sleeve from jositajosi + MEC Cascade Weekender bag. Processed in Lightroom + VSCO Film.
Dabbling in a bit of snot work and angles here. I built this bunker for a zombie theme, but realised that i don't have any zombie heads. I may bricklink some... This thing was a pain to build! The angles kept snapping apart, the connections are fragile, and i had to stugle to find a good-sized plate for the opening slit on the front
Dabbling with a Helicon Tube, a gadget that steps focus a set amount each shot allowing you to do focus stacking easily. This is a combination of 32 images, shot hand held
A group of mallard ducks near Chew Valley Lake in the county of Bath and North East Somerset. The mallard is classed as a dabbling duck and they breed in North America, Eurasia and North Africa and have been introduced to South America, South Africa and Australia. They are so common that they are considered a 'species of least concern' to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and in some areas considered an 'invasive species'.
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas and Canada goose (Branta canadensis), a large wild goose species with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body. It is native to arctic and temperate regions of North America and Trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator), a species of swan found in North America / Massapequa Preserve, also known as the Peter J. Schmitt Preserve, is 423 acres of land located in the center of Massapequa, an unincorporated Hamlet within the Town of Oyster Bay, beginning at the intersection of Ocean Ave. and Merrick Road. These undeveloped acres of land feature woodlands, lakes, and freshwater wetlands that border Massapequa Creek and stretch for about 4 miles. Massapequa Preserve is the largest passive use park in Nassau County; its beauty is maintained by several volunteer groups and organizations that work to maintain the natural ecosystems in the area. Massapequa Preserve was originally part of the New York City water supply property and was acquired by Nassau County in 1981. Currently, it is being managed by the Nassau County Department of Recreation and Parks. Massapequa Preserve offers multiple small bodies of water to explore, including a reservoir. The Massapequa Reservoir is known to be a popular fishing spot and may be the most heavily fished pond on Long Island. This is due to the routine stocking of trout that happens twice a year. Massapequa Reservoir is stocked with brown and rainbow trout in the spring and fall which draw crowds of people around these times. Other common fish to catch in the Massapequa Reservoir include Largemouth Bass, Trout, Sunnies, Carp, Catfish, and Pickerel. Local fishers enjoy the easily accessible bodies of water.
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas / Massapequa Preserve, also known as the Peter J. Schmitt Preserve, is 423 acres of land located in the center of Massapequa, an unincorporated Hamlet within the Town of Oyster Bay, beginning at the intersection of Ocean Ave. and Merrick Road. These undeveloped acres of land feature woodlands, lakes, and freshwater wetlands that border Massapequa Creek and stretch for about 4 miles. Massapequa Preserve is the largest passive use park in Nassau County; its beauty is maintained by several volunteer groups and organizations that work to maintain the natural ecosystems in the area. Massapequa Preserve was originally part of the New York City water supply property and was acquired by Nassau County in 1981. Currently, it is being managed by the Nassau County Department of Recreation and Parks. Massapequa Preserve offers multiple small bodies of water to explore, including a reservoir. The Massapequa Reservoir is known to be a popular fishing spot and may be the most heavily fished pond on Long Island. This is due to the routine stocking of trout that happens twice a year. Massapequa Reservoir is stocked with brown and rainbow trout in the spring and fall which draw crowds of people around these times. Other common fish to catch in the Massapequa Reservoir include Largemouth Bass, Trout, Sunnies, Carp, Catfish, and Pickerel. Local fishers enjoy the easily accessible bodies of water.
All along the backwater,
Through the rushes tall,
Ducks are a-dabbling,
Up tails all!
Ducks' tails, drakes' tails,
Yellow feet a-quiver,
Yellow bills all out of sight
Busy in the river!
Kenneth Grahame Duck's Ditty from The Wind In The Willows
A common duck of lakes and ponds. www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Gadwall/id
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