wildcritters Nature Photography

CRITTER PHOTO #1450 

Birds, Waterfowl

Duck, Mallard

   
         

Mallard (j)

[Anas platyrhynchos]

5/21/2021

Teatown Lake Reservation- Ossining NY

Although a mallard hen will lay an egg a day, typically for 12-13 days, she won't begin incubation until all her eggs are laid, and all viable eggs will hatch within 12-24 hours of one another.

Photo# 1450

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