Mallard Duck Hen - Eastern North Carolina
by Bob Decker
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Mallard Duck Hen - Eastern North Carolina
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Bob Decker
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Photograph - Photograph
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A wild Mallard duck hen, Anas platyrhynchos, swims along the Neuse River in New Bern North Carolina. Native to the Americas, Eurasia and North Africa. A dabbling , rahter than a diving duck, Mallards are the main ancestor of most domestic duck breeds.
This photo was made at Union Point Park is located a the convergence of the Trent and Neuse Rivers. The park is a popular location for weddings and other local events. Visitors frequently enjoy feeding the ducks that gather along the shoreline. Recently a developer expressed and interest in purchasing a portion of the park to build a boutique hotel. Public outcry caused the company to abandon those plans.
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February 22nd, 2022
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