Aquatic Birds

Sweet Dreams Shelby

The mallard is still trying to get into the shot but Shelby is done. Shelby tucks her head, closes her eyes and waits for me to leave. So I do.
Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea)
Male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

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