Tucked safely among its siblings, this duckling basks in a rare moment of calm. Its tiny bill, still soft and translucent, opens slightly\u2014perhaps in a yawn, or the beginnings of a curious peep. In the warmth of the spring sun, under the watchful eye of its mother, the young mallard begins to explore the world one feather at a time.<\/p>\n
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\nCanon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f\/5.0-6.3
\n600mm | 1\/4000 | f\/6.3 | ISO3200<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"