Mallard Ducks

[Seabird]

I've posted these because thy look different.
The reason for this i'm told is due to inter breeding with domestic ducks.
Drakes.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e307/seabird72/bird%20pictures/MallardDuckThurso20-4-08.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e307/seabird72/bird%20pictures/MallardDuckThursoc20-4-08.jpg

[Seabird]

Mallard Hen.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e307/seabird72/bird%20pictures/MallardDuckFemThurso20-4-08.jpg

And one of the ten chicks that can be seen on the boating pond at Thurso.
There is also the two Mandarin Ducks still on the pond see pic by Kas.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e307/seabird72/bird%20pictures/MallardDucklingThurso20-4-08.jpg