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    Default Mallards circling the paddock at Cernay

    There are five or six Mallards which have taken up temporary residence in the small duck pond, these are another five, they circle the paddock for a few minutes sometimes before deciding whether to land.
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    Maybe they ae looking for some French bread

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    not easy i should know nicely captured shots well done

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    Yes nice captures

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    I love the way the feet are splayed out in the first one - makes them look like they are doing a dance routine or maybe synchronised flying

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    Yes. I love that too. as if they use their feet as air brakes sort of thing

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