11th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Mallard duck cares for her brood of six ducklings born late in the season at Harbor Lights Marina in Hixson, Tennessee.

Mallard duck cares for her brood of six ducklings born late in the season at Harbor Lights Marina in Hixson, Tennessee.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2013
Date Uploaded: 10.2013
Photo Location: Hixson, Tennessee, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D5100
Copyright: © N. Jo Fretwell