tales from the wild metropolis
Chromatically muted though they may be, Gadwalls aren't as conventional as they may first appear. For one thing, they've got a pirate streak that's fitting for a bird who lives the life aquatic, but surprisingly uncommon among their waterfowl kin.
Just in case readers assume the title of this post is a typo, let me assure you it is not. I'm fully aware that the photos featured here are of mute swans (Cygnus olor) but, like any wordsmith worth her salt, I can't resist indulging in a little harmless wordplay. As you'll discover later in... Continue Reading →
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