The water was dead calm, reflecting the grey of the sky, and the ducks were quietly floating on the surface. It wasn't sunny, but there was that diffused light you sometimes find on grey, overcast days. Mallard facts: Mallard groups can often be seen head dipping or completely upending in the water. They rarely dive though, spending their time near the surface and dabbling for invertebrates, fish, amphibians, and a variety of plants. They also graze on land, feeding on grains and plants. ~ animals/nationalgeographic.com

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