Bird Watching: Black swan and cygnets at local lake, 1 by MargaretK
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MargaretK wrote: Musk Duck. Fascinating watching their mating display. The throat pouch inflates and the drake raises itself in the water and slaps itself down again making quite a splash. I've never smelled them at this time, but apparently they have quite a strong musky odour, hence the name. They are enchanting. Out of the water, their stance is quite upright, with their legs far back on the body. |