A new born Wood Duck, Aix sponsa, shakes off water from its duvet while standing on a log on one of its first expedition. The recently hatched duckling part of a brood of about ten is being watched by a sibling.

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Size: 3250px × 2167px
Photo credit: © meanderingemu / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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