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I HAVE written numerous pieces about mallard – this our most ubiquitous duck is a survivor. Mallard can be found almost everywhere, and I love them and never tire of watching them. They are underrated

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Karen Youngs encounters squabbling herons and glimpses an elusive predator on a waterside walk

If you had to pick a place where you wouldn’t go looking for birds, Las Vegas might be near the top of your list. Yet, as Stephen Moss discovered, the surroundings are great for winter birding