November is a little late for ducklings...and yet, here they are in Constitution Gardens Lake.

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A small family of mallard ducklings huddles together near their mother.

Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Constitution Gardens, Washington, DC

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An autumn mallard duckling (Anas platyrhynchos) makes waves in Consitution Gardens Lake.

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blogged by DCist, 11/16/2010
A mallard duckling goes upright in the water. This little guy is part of an uncommon November brood.

Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Constitution Gardens, Washington, DC

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While swimming, ducklings tend to stir up the water around them.

Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Constitution Gardens, Washington, DC

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