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Mallard Drake
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Mallard Drake (Anas platyrhynchos)

I see them often on the lagoons, so it is about time I pot one up.
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Habitat
Lagoon
Location
Te Awanga
Date taken
30 May 2017
Scientific name
Anas platyrhynchos
Equipment used
Canon 7D + Canon zoom lens 100-400
KC Foggin
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Giving you a once over Dick ;)

A beautiful closeup of this colorful male and beautifully captured as well guy.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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They're easily forgotten about, aren't they Dick. But they really do have beautiful plumage when the light catches them, don't they.

A super picture - well done lad.
 
Stanley Jones
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Such a handsome chap and taken in excellent lighting in a great setting. Beautiful Dick!!!
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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A super closeup with fabulous frontal pose and eye ... great work, Dick ... tfs ...
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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