Step Back — Mean Mallard Squads!

[Kodiak Qc]

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I observed a few situations where "squads" of
Mallards were having strange behaviours.

I these two instances,
they seem to frame and protect two Tufted ducks…

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and here, to protect the resting place of a cousin or something!

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The reality is surely totally different but it makes a nice story!

 

[sbowler579]

Two fine shots there Kodiak and the story makes them more interesting.

 

[Kodiak Qc]

the story makes them more interesting.

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I admit that there is no extraordinary action
in these takes, Steve, but, from very young,
I learned with Disney and many others that
animals may be animated in one's head and
interpret situations with a pinch of humour!

Glad you liked the takes and the story!

 

[sbowler579]

Imagination is a major contribution to great photography, and a sense of humor a great benefit these days.

 

[Kodiak Qc]

Imagination is a major contribution to great photography, and a sense of humor a great benefit these days.

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+1

 

[htid]

Hahaha the first one really made me laugh! It really does look like they're security for the tufteds!

 

[Kodiak Qc]

Hahaha the first one really made me laugh! It really does look like they're security for the tufteds!

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After taking the shot, I looked over to the right to
see what they were all looking at… found no threat
to justify that attention, go figure!

 

[htid]

There are lots of unknown tufted duck assassins out there that you just don't see