THOSE URBAN MALLARDS AGAIN...

At first I thought they'd decamped - then I spotted his iridescent viridian/ indigo collar - they were pretending to snooze under a young rhododendron, but keeping a wary eye out for sneaky blipsters.

Love Mallards - had this lady who ripped up my daffs to make her nest just 6' from my kitchen window when I lived in the brewery... https//www.flickr.com/photos/127019443@N06/16907792201/
Unfortunately Mrs Mallard had to go and do some messages leaving seven perfect pale turquoise eggs unprotected...
This character had got fed up with trying to herd the chickens & saw the opportunity for a feast :o(
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