Glasgow - Broomhill, Jordanhill Claythorn and Bingham's Pond
An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) attempting to predate Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) ducklings, taken by Rebecca Dickson. The gull was unsuccessful on this occasion.
30 April 2024
Mallard, Bingham's Pond
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Glasgow - Broomhill, Jordanhill Claythorn and Bingham's Pond
Male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), taken by Rebecca Dickson. This bird had an old injury to its eye, indicating it is partially blind. However this individual had no issues finding food. Please note that it is not the nictitating membrane shown in the image.
30 April 2024
Mallard pair mating at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve
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Glasgow - Malls Mire and Richmond Park
A pair of Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) mating at Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar. The female is invisible as she is pushed under the water by the weight of the male.
11 March 2023
The Swan Pipe for trapping wildfowl at Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
The Swan Pipe is a cage for trapping and ringing swans at WWT(Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) Caerlaverock in Dumfriesshire. Mute Swans (Cygnus olor), Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) and Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) can be seen in this photo, but the main trapping done is of wild Whooper Swans. The swans are regularly fed inside the cage to accustom them so that they can later be trapped more easily and ringed.
11 October 2003
Mallard duckling, Bingham's Pond, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Kelvin Walkway, Forth and Clyde Canal, Dawsholm and Garscube
