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Mallard, mating

24th October 2010 - Mere Sands Wood
female mallard awaits male
13:18:53 - after 30 seconds of head-bobbing, the female in position, awaits the male.
male on top of female mallard
13:19:25 - the male climbs on top of the female and she starts to sink.
bill of male gripping neck of female
13:19:26 - the male goes to grip neck of female.
male, neck extended, swimming away from female
13:19:33 - after stepping off, the male swims off at high speed.
male mallard swimming in circle about a metre radius from female
13:19:34 - the male is swimming in a circle around the female, still at speed.
male swimming, completing half circle
13:19:36 - half circle complete.
female flapping wings
13:19:43 - after washing, female now flaps wings. male will also do the same.