A Northern Shoveler skims the surface, bill working like a sieve, water dripping as it sorts out a meal. Quiet, methodical, and oddly efficient.

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The male Common Goldeneye keeps moving while the female surges forward behind him, wings up and water breaking around her takeoff. Urgency in every splash. 97%

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Watching the ducks play tug of war in a frozen pond to settle their hierarchy. Breeding season hormones are starting despite the snow tornadoes and bitter cold.
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Some ducks lift their heads and flap their beaks as a form of mild social signaling within the flock. This natural behavior helps them communicate mood, establish space and maintain harmony, offering great insight for anyone raising ducks.
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