There were actually two drakes and one duck by the river today. The duck definitely favoured one of the drakes.
Mandarin Drake side view by Carol Leather, on Flickr
Mandarin Drake by Carol Leather, on Flickr
Female Mandarin by Carol Leather, on Flickr
I do think the females are attractive, if less flamboyant than the drakes.
Mandarin Drake side view by Carol Leather, on Flickr
Mandarin Drake by Carol Leather, on Flickr
Female Mandarin by Carol Leather, on Flickr
I do think the females are attractive, if less flamboyant than the drakes.
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