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Drake fight-_MG_3342
Ozprey1

Drake fight-_MG_3342

Early spring action on this creek.
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Location
Anoka, Minnesota, USA
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Deb Burhinus
So typical Drake Mallards fighting over these poor Ducks in spring, which end up for the Ducks often being taken by force by the interloping Drake, resulting in drowning or severe injury in the process for the female. An interesting behavioural shot.
 
Ozprey1
Deb Burhinus said:
So typical Drake Mallards fighting over these poor Ducks in spring, which end up for the Ducks often being taken by force by the interloping Drake, resulting in drowning or severe injury in the process for the female. An interesting behavioural shot.
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It seemed like the Duck was assisting in the attack of the interloper, but things were moving fast and haven’t studied this behavior before.
 
Stanley Jones
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A great action shot this this trio Ozprey! I hope no serious damage was inflicted this this. TFS this behavioral picture with us!
 

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Category
North America
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Ozprey1
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Comment count
12

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS Rebel T6
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
200.0 mm
Exposure time
1/125 second(s)
ISO
1250
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
Drake fight-_MG_3342.jpg
File size
544.8 KB
Date taken
Sat, 06 March 2021 5:35 PM
Dimensions
1699px x 1133px

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