Beneath quiet skies and glassy blue,
she lingers—
thoughtful, still,
as if the whole world paused with her.

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Apricity: it’s not just us. A drake mandarin sat on a fallen tree soaking up the first reflected rays of the winter morning sun… #mandarin #mandarinduck #duck #duckportrait #apricity #theearlybirder

Eye to Eye

A mallard hen, up close and personal, bathed in golden light
🦉🪶

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