The duck standing on the old fallen tree above the canal looked for all the world as if she was getting ready to dive, but she changed her mind and flew off instead. Dead wood such as this is very important for wildlife, it will provide a home and food source for invertebrates who in turn provide food for birds and small mammals.
Uploaded to Geograph by Seo Mise on 30 March 2011
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