Currently, at Ashbridge’s Bay, there is a female Green-winged Teal who has clearly been welcomed into a family of Mallards.
I imagine the that teal got separated from others on their way south and was looking for a group to join for company and protection. Mallards are very trusting and were happy to welcome this little duck into their flock.
In 2016, I made a post of Mallard/Wood Duck romance.
Other birds:
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NATURE POETRY
And there will I keep you forever,
Yes, forever and a day,
Till the walls shall crumble to ruin,
And moulder in dust away! – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Miles Hearn
Miles, Your duck “tales” today are wonderful – especially the Wood-Mallard love affair. Thanks! 😊
Miles, Your duck 🦆 “tales” today are wonderful – especially the Spring love Wood-Mallard love affair. Thanks! 😊
What delightful, heartwarming stories and pictures for the holidays! Very much in the “spirit of love”! I have a big smile on my face. I guess we can expect more hybrids down the line!