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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Mallards Making Love

It happened so fast. The mallards were floating closely, and suddenly the male climbed over the female, and the mating occurred.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Near Cambridge, Maryland, Maryland, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R3
Copyright: © Michael Stultz