fighting mallards with 1 victorious

[skyblue]

the melee







the victor

 

[RedRyder]

isn't that 2 females and 1 male? hmmmmm.......

 

[skyblue]

its all about mates even at this time of year.......i think he was fighting them off

 

[RedRyder]

iz he a..... funny bird.....

 

[skyblue]

nah......typical male.....wanted food

 

[RedRyder]

Food before Fun.... I can see that....

 

[skyblue]

seriously though......he might be a young bird who wants to fatten up before winter sets in.....no point worrying about a mate seeing as breeding season is months away

 

[RedRyder]

Aren't they monogamous like geese?

 

[pinkporridge]

Aren't they monogamous like geese?

that 1 is not hes just celebit

 

[pinkporridge]

Aren't they monogamous like geese?

wait are geese monagmous? i thot that was swans... i got bit on the bum by a gay goose but thats a different story

 

[BlackCherry]

nah......typical male.....wanted food

Probably married...:surrender

 

[RedRyder]

wait are geese monagmous? i thot that was swans... i got bit on the bum by a gay goose but thats a different story

Yes... I've read that Geese mate for life... they find a new mate though, if theirs dies or is killed.



I also googled to find an answer to my own question about Mallards.


All About Birds: Mallard

Mallard pairs are generally monogamous, but paired males actively pursue forced extra-pair copulations. Copulation between members of a pair usually takes place in the water after a long bout of elaborate displays. Forced copulations are not preceded by displays, and several males may chase a single female and mate with her.


Mallard pairs form long before the spring breeding season. Pairing takes place in the fall, but courtship can be seen all winter. Only the female incubates the eggs and takes care of the ducklings.