This rotated daytime image, taken in Votkinsk, Russia, features two mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) standing on a gabion wall adjacent to a body of water. Both ducks are male (drakes), characterized by their distinctive iridescent green heads, white neck rings, and grayish-brown bodies. The duck on the left is positioned closer to the water, with its head slightly lowered, appearing to observe the water or surroundings. The duck on the right is situated further back on the gabion structure, with its head visible above its back, suggesting it may be resting or preening. Their bright orange webbed feet are visible, gripping the wire mesh of the wall. The scene is dominated by the gabion wall, which is constructed from a grid of metallic wire mesh filled with numerous grey, angular rocks. Some dry leaves and natural debris are nestled among the stones within the mesh. To the left of the ducks, a calm body of water reflects the bright, clear daytime sky. The lighting is strong and natural, indicating good weather conditions. There are no people visible, and no text can be discerned within the frame. The overall impression is one of a peaceful coexistence between wildlife and a human-made structure along a waterway.

Mallard ducks observed along Votkinsk wa

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Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 01:07 PM

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Votkinsk, Russia

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This rotated daytime image, taken in Votkinsk, Russia, features two mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) standing on a gabion wall adjacent to a body of water. Both ducks are male (drakes), characterize…read more

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