side view of mallard drake moulting its nuptial feathers while floating in a lake in during a summer golden hour

anas ardea area avian background beak beautiful bird branch canada colorful colours conservation drake during elegant fall fauna feathers floating focus golden green horizontal hour immobile lake leon leonprovancher mallard marsh moulting nature neuville nuptial outdoor park platyrhynchos pond profile protected provancher quebec reeds reflection sanctuary scenery scenic side soft summer swamp tranquil view wading water wetland while wild wildlife