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Mallard Eclipse Plumage


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Mallard Eclipse Plumage. In the middle of summer the male ducks disappear — or so it seems. Web you may begin to notice male mallards looking ratty in late june, just as their big molt starts to kick in.

Mallard Eclipse Plumage During this time of year, the Ma… Flickr
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Web the eclipse moult of mallards. In the middle of summer the male ducks disappear — or so it seems. If you look closely you can see tiny flecks of.

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Mallard Eclipse Plumage During this time of year, the Ma… Flickr

Web male mallards do retain a few key plumage features during the summer, though: Mallards are not the only ducks in our region that undergo this stark summer transformation. The males are still present but they look like females. In the middle of summer the male ducks disappear — or so it seems.

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