Aquatic Birds

Married Bliss

He looks very happy with his mate there by his side. According to Cornell: "•Northern Shoveler are monogamous and remain together longer than pairs of most other dabbling ducks. They form bonds on the wintering grounds and stay together until just before fall migration. "
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata)

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