Fly away

Female mallard in flight near the Thames in London, Ontario.


Anas platyrhynchos 

Mallard pairs form long before the spring breeding season. Pairing takes place in the fall, but courtship can be seen all winter. Only the female incubates the eggs and takes care of the ducklings.

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