Some Mallards in our neighborhood have chosen mates but not yet nested. On a nearby pond two days ago I watched a mated couple as it was interrupted by an unmated drake. The battle that ensued was brief and ferocious, ending when the intruder fled.
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Intruding drake loses battle for hen
A brief but intense battle with the reigning male
April 11, 2017 at 6:10PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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