A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
Hmm … it’s a mallard! It still has its wings, so it doesn’t have a problem flying. Unfortunately, it swims in circles; it can only make left turns. 🙂
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How sad. Is it a wild bird? But sometimes they can manage even with one leg, maybe..
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Yes, it is a wild mallard.
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poor baby. i’ve seen them fare decently, but… poor baby!
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Hmm … it’s a mallard! It still has its wings, so it doesn’t have a problem flying. Unfortunately, it swims in circles; it can only make left turns. 🙂
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hahah! did i say poor baby?!? i just visited our wetlands, and saw a one-legged waterbird (a glossy ibis); he seemed to be faring decently as well…
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I wonder how it walks?
I like the detail of its feathers in your photo.
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It hops, Vicky, and sits down often.
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What a beautiful bird. I hope he can survive with one leg.
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I’m sure it will be OK.
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