female mallard protecting ducklings under her wings

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female mallard seen sitting on eggs but moved slightly to reveal duckings under her wings and she remained in a protective pose

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Size: 4950px × 3499px
Location: WWT Martin Mere Lancashire England
Photo credit: © DAVID RAWLINS / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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