Mallard
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Anywhere with water.
Diet: Omnivore.
Best time to spot: Default duck of every park.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in UK winter wildfowl.
Recent UK sightings
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Kit that helps
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