A saw this strange apparition in the middle of a field of Smartweed at Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. The ground at this spot was inundated with about 8 inches of water at the time.
At first it was not obvious what this odd shape in the distance was, but as I drew nearer its identity was revealed. This lone sentinel was a male Mallard.
I’m not certain what he was doing or why he was alone in the middle of the field like this, but I gave him a wide berth in order not to disturb him further.
Observation Details
| County | – | Dallas |
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| City | – | Garland | |
| Date | – | May 25, 2013 | |
| Time of Day | – | Noon | |
| Temperature | – | Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) | |
| Weather | – | Overcast | |
| Habitat | – | Water-Lake | |
| Type of Behavior | – | Flying | |
| Gender | – | Mixed | |
| Maturity | – | Adult | |
| Observer | – | Chris Jackson | |
| Main Article | – | American White Pelican | Observation Location |
