The image depicts a winter scene at the Rusanivsky Canal in the Rusanivka microdistrict of Kyiv, Ukraine. The primary subjects are approximately 25-30 mallard ducks (*Anas platyrhynchos*) distributed across a body of dark, open water. The water's edges are lined with irregular formations of white ice and snow, which also cover the adjacent banks. A mix of male and female mallards is present. Male mallards are identifiable by their iridescent green heads, white neck rings, chestnut breasts, and gray flanks. Female mallards exhibit mottled brown plumage. Most ducks are afloat in the water, some appearing to be dabbling or foraging with their heads partially submerged, creating minor ripples. One female mallard is positioned on the icy bank in the lower left foreground, her head lowered. Another male mallard is partially on the icy edge near the bottom right. The ducks are clustered, indicating a shared, accessible water area amidst frozen surroundings. The environment is consistent with cold winter conditions.

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The image depicts a winter scene at the Rusanivsky Canal in the Rusanivka microdistrict of Kyiv, Ukraine. The primary subjects are approximately 25-30 mallard ducks (*Anas platyrhynchos*) distributed…read more

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