Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna. Copulation or mating. Rear view, with male, gripping duck by the nape of her upper neck, intromission taking place.

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Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna. Copulation or mating, taking place. Rear view, with male, or Sheldrake gripping duck by the nape of her upper neck, mounting with the bulk of her body totally immersed, lasting for seconds.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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