Pot Pourri

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Willpar
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Hi Placi, first time I have seen two little egrets there. Have only seen one most times. But I did not know what kind of ducks were in the video.
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:D The shag looked as though he was contemplating going in the car wash (close up of reflections​ in the water) :)

Some mallard ducks in view at first, I think ... great video - so much to see :duck: :bird2: :butterfly: :clap:
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I thought the shag was a cormorant, it looked so big.
Concur with opening mallards, of various imaginative hues. Lost after that ...... :rolleyes:.
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The ducks that didn't conform to the traditional colour scheme are cross breeds. The male Mallard is remarkably unfussy in regard of female liaisons and a many of the domestic breeds have Mallards in their ancestry there is no problem other than dodgy colour schemes. :duck:
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That's interesting, Jacksparrow, about the profligate male mallard because, I think, the best duck for sale in Sainsco is the Gressingham, which is a cross between the mallard and the bigger Pekin duck.
Very tasty ....... :yummy: :rolleyes:
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Shorty from today.

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Willpar wrote:Shorty from today.

Splendid Willpar :clap: He looked magnificent. :nod:
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:laugh: Was he on border patrol? :D
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Chap across the village feeds this one. Sounds rather contented.

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Splendid Willpar :clap: I was unaware they made those clucking noises.
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