drake Shoveler in flight whilst following a female pre breeding. A large duck with a shovel shaped bill - a dabbling species.

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Size: 5184px × 3888px
Location: Warrington Cheshire England UK
Photo credit: © Simon rowlands / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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