Female mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) splashing in water with two drakes in the background.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Attenborough Nature Centre, Barton Lane, Beeston, Nottingham, UK
Photo credit: © Ian Sherratt / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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