Aquatic Birds

Two Male Gadwalls

The lower gadwall is feeding by a process called dabbling. This means they don't dive for food but feed along the surface of the water. It has some vegetation attached to its bill. The upper Gadwall is showing off its beautiful wings.
Gadwall (Anas strepera)

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