Mallard duckling (Anas platyrhynchos) chasing, feeding on flies or midges

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Young Mallard ducklings speed across the water when they spot a tasty fly or Midge and leap up to snatch it from the air at the last moment with remarkable accuracy.

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Size: 3803px × 2535px
Location: Surrey, UK
Photo credit: © Paul Farnfield / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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