Mallard duck, Oxford Canal
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Mallard duck, Oxford Canal
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 2 May 2019
Hardly a rare sight, in fact it is unusual to be out of sight of a mallard when on the canal network. This mother is standing on one leg and looking intently out at the water checking on her ducklings.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.24376
Longitude
-1.331225