Mallard Ducks :: Shared Description

The Mallard is the most common type of duck in the UK.
The drake (male) is instantly recognisable by its green head, yellow beak, brown breast and grey and brown wing feathers with a blue speculum feathers. The hen (female) is speckled brown, and brown beak. During the summer moult the males lose their colour and become little distinguishable from the females.

The Mallard is found at most wetland areas, including rivers, canals, lakes, and large and small ponds.
by Oast House Archive
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15 images use this description:

TQ7825 : Mallard duck at Bodiam Castle by Oast House Archive
SP7843 : Ducks by the Grand Union Canal by Oast House Archive
TQ8110 : Mallard Ducks at Alexandra Park by Oast House Archive
TQ5939 : Ducks at Dunorlan Park by Oast House Archive
TQ7825 : Ducks on Bodiam Castle Moat by Oast House Archive
TQ7825 : Mallard Drake on Bodiam Castle Entrance Bridge by Oast House Archive
TQ6039 : Ducks, Dunorlan Lake by N Chadwick
TQ7825 : Mallard duck at Bodiam Castle by Oast House Archive
TQ3508 : Falmer Pond in Winter by Paul Gillett
TQ8110 : Mallard at Alexandra Park by Oast House Archive
TQ7332 : Ducks at Frith Farm, Hawkhurst, Kent by Oast House Archive
TQ7233 : Mallards, Bedgebury Pinetum by N Chadwick
TQ8110 : Mallard at Alexandra Park by Oast House Archive
TQ7825 : Mallard duck at Bodiam Castle by Oast House Archive
TQ6056 : Miniature Silver Appleyard and Mallard by Oast House Archive


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Created: Mon, 23 Nov 2009, Updated: Wed, 25 Nov 2009

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