Mandarin Preeing ( lemmy.world )
Male Mandarin Duck preening itself. The female was obscured by vegetation, which is a shame because they have a subtle beauty to them so different from the flashy male.
Canon R6 + RF800mm, 1/1250s
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Male Mandarin Duck preening itself. The female was obscured by vegetation, which is a shame because they have a subtle beauty to them so different from the flashy male.
Canon R6 + RF800mm, 1/1250s